Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys, Manchester
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Manchester. It has an Islam religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys in detail
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys in its own words
In its own words: "ofKD is a purposeful learning community where education is shaped by Islamic principles and a commitment to excellence. Our ethos promotes high expectations of behaviour and honesty, accountability and respect in all interactions. We provide a structured and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed."
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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys 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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys are St Bede's College (0.4 miles, selective); Withington Girls' School (1.2 miles, selective); Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles, selective); and Manchester High School for Girls (1.2 miles, selective).
St Bede's CollegeWithington Girls' SchoolManchester Islamic Grammar School for GirlsManchester High School for Girls
Who goes there
In 2026, 31 pupils (21.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hartley Hall (near), 40 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 20 October 2010, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
13 February 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
4 February 2020
Short Visit
8 February 2018
Regulatory Compliance
8 March 2017
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 14 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
3 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 Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 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
58%
Available places
145 pupils
250 places
105 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,220
Applications
6,542
Got 1st preference
77.1%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
21.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
145
Total Pupils
145
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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
What are GCSE results like at Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys last inspected?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
How many pupils go to Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys has around 145 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys 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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 14 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 3 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 Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is at Hartley Hall, Alexandra Road South, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 8NH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)