Afifah School
Afifah School is an independent school in Manchester for pupils aged 2 to 16. It has a Muslim religious character. It has 255 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Afifah School is Good, from an inspection in April 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 53.5, and 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: April 2024. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-16 |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Address | 86 Clifton Street Old Trafford Manchester M16 9GN |
| Phone | 01618721516 |
| Reference Number | 134469 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 255 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 27.84%
Girls: 72.16% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Afifah School is performing well overall, with a rating of 'Good' in all inspected areas including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. Pupils enjoy attending the school, where they form positive relationships with peers and staff, contributing to a supportive and secure environment. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, and while most pupils achieve well, there are some areas in key stage 3 where the curriculum impact is still in the early stages of development, leading to limitations in identifying necessary improvements.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and demonstrate good behavior.
- The school has high expectations for pupil achievement.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-structured.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Early years provision focuses on communication and language development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development is at an early stage in a small number of subjects, especially in key stage 3.
- Some smaller steps of knowledge are less clear in key stage 3, hindering effective teaching.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 10.6% of pupils at Afifah School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Afifah School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Afifah School is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
When was Afifah School last inspected by Ofsted?
Afifah School was last inspected in April 2024.
How many pupils does Afifah School have?
Afifah School has 255 pupils on roll.
What age range does Afifah School cover?
Afifah School for pupils aged 2 to 16.
What are Afifah School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 53.5, and 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Afifah School?
Afifah School is at 86 Clifton Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9GN.