Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd, Rochdale

Prep

Other independent school

Mixed

Ages 5–6

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Ms Saiqa Razak Kauser

Pupils:11 / 30 capacity

LA:Rochdale

Phone:07912763263

Website:dmrochdale.co.uk

Address:(Primary School) Richmond Hall, Lomax Street, Rochdale, OL12 0JR

Area:Schools in OL12

Status:open

Opened:13 November 2025

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago

Overall

Inspected 5 September 2025View full report

URN:151913

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Rochdale

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

The school has developed a comprehensive curriculum that balances core learning (reading, writing, maths) with broader subjects including Arabic studies. It places strong emphasis on pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, including learning about different faiths, British values, and community contribution. The premises are of a good standard with secure facilities, safe outdoor space for play and PE, and thorough health and safety measures in place.

Key Strengths

Broad, well-planned curriculum including core subjects (reading, writing, maths) and enrichment areas (Arabic studies, art, PE, computing)
Strong safeguarding arrangements with trained designated safeguarding lead and regular staff training on radicalisation and extremism
Good quality premises with secure facilities, suitable classrooms, outdoor space, and appropriate health and safety measures including fire safety systems

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective - the school has a suitable safeguarding policy following current statutory guidance, with designated safeguarding leads receiving appropriate training and all staff receiving regular safeguarding updates.

Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd is a proposed primary school for pupils aged five and six. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.