Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest, Oldham
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Oldham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest in detail
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest in its own words
In its own words: "Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is an independent Islamic secondary school for boys in Oldham. It opened in September 2012 and has been rated Good by Ofsted at every standard inspection since."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest are Westwood High (0.3 miles, Good); Hulme Grammar School (0.5 miles, selective); Maple Leaf Primary School (0.8 miles); and Ellen House Secondary (0.8 miles, Good).
Westwood HighHulme Grammar SchoolMaple Leaf Primary SchoolEllen House Secondary
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coppice Street (near), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is an Islamic private school for 11 to 16-year-old boys in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. It was established in 2012 by parents and community leaders.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Theme of the Week: Respecting Each Other
28 Sep 2026
Open Days for September 2027 Admissions
24 Sep 2026
Macmillan Coffee Morning: Supporting a Great Cause
24 Sep 2026
Theme of the Week: The Graveyard - A Place of Deep Reflection
21 Sep 2026
Year 10 & Year 11 Islamic Studies Visit to Chadderton Cemetery
21 Sep 2026
Student Voice and Leadership at DHLNW
18 Sep 2026
From Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 47
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 31 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
67 pupils
110 places
43 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldham
Across Oldham council
Places available
4,034
Applications
3,190
Got 1st preference
75.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
67
Total Pupils
67
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
What are GCSE results like at Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest's Ofsted rating?
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
Does Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2023, Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest has around 67 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 31 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is at Plum Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1TJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)