Rochdale Islamic Academy
School summary
Rochdale Islamic Academy is a small independent girls' school in Rochdale, educating around 119 pupils. Faith sits at the heart of school life, and its intimate size means each pupil is known well by staff. Entry begins at age 11, and the school is led by headteacher Mr Mohammed Zarafat. For families seeking single-sex education within an Islamic ethos, it offers a close-knit alternative to larger mainstream schools.
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Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs alongside BTEC qualifications, giving the curriculum both an academic and a more vocational dimension. The small roll allows for close attention to individual progress through to the end of Key Stage 4. The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Head · Mr Mohammed Zarafat
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
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A small, faith-centred girls' school where pupils are unlikely to be lost in the crowd. Best suited to families who value a single-sex setting rooted in an Islamic ethos.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.