Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
School summary
A small independent school for Muslim boys in Manchester, Kassim Darwish Grammar School educates around 152 pupils across the 11-16 years. Its intimate size means each boy is known well, and the school combines academic study with an Islamic ethos. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good overall, and judged pupils' personal development to be excellent. Inspectors also confirmed that the school met all compliance standards.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 February 2024
Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE, the single qualification offered, with admission at age 11 following an entrance assessment. As a grammar school, it carries academic expectations, and its compact roll allows close attention to each pupil's progress.
Head · Dr Djamel Ghidaoui
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Islam
- Boarding
- No
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A small, faith-based boys' school in Manchester where personal development was rated excellent. It suits Muslim families seeking a focused environment through to GCSE.
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