Rochdale Islamic Academy, Rochdale
Rochdale Islamic Academy is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Rochdale. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Rochdale Islamic Academy in detail
Rochdale Islamic Academy in its own words
In its own words: "This in turn means the school is a newly registered school and as such does not have a previous inspection report. However, the previous report prior to the new registration can be viewed at :- https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/27/134575 You can also download all the Ofted reports in PDF format using any of the links below:"
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 Rochdale Islamic Academy 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 Rochdale Islamic Academy are Rochdale Islamic Academy (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement); Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (0.2 miles); Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (0.2 miles); and Beech House School (1.3 miles).
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Who goes there
In 2026, 2 pupils (2.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink), about 1050 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fieldhouse Road (near), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rochdale Islamic Academy 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 · 2 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
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Pupils thrive in this welcoming school where behaviour is outstanding and students show genuine pride in their achievements. The school provides excellent opportunities for personal development, including leadership roles, community contribution, and reflection time that supports mental health. Most pupils progress well to further education, apprenticeships or employment with strong careers guidance from alumni and local professionals.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils show exceptional manners and respect modelled by staff
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum covering a broad range of subjects
- Strong safeguarding arrangements that prioritise pupil welfare
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs and disabilities
- Comprehensive careers education programme that prepares pupils well for their futures
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching activities do not help pupils develop secure knowledge, particularly affecting some pupils with SEND
- Staff do not routinely check what pupils have learned and remembered, meaning misconceptions go unnoticed
- A small number of pupils do not receive adequate support to become fluent readers, limiting their access to the full curriculum
- Inconsistent teacher subject knowledge means some pupils do not achieve depth of understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong oversight and a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership roles as ambassadors, community fundraising for local and national charities, reflection and meditation, museum visits, places of worship visits, careers visits from alumni and local professionals
Rochdale Islamic Academy is a boys' Islamic school that has been rated Good overall. Pupils thrive in an environment where they are happy, motivated, and demonstrate exceptional behaviour and respect.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Rochdale Islamic Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 23 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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 Rochdale is 10 (the median across 106 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
26%
Available places
75 pupils
290 places
215 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Rochdale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rochdale
Across Rochdale council
Places available
3,030
Applications
2,860
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Rochdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
2.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
75
Total Pupils
75
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 Rochdale Islamic Academy
What are GCSE results like at Rochdale Islamic Academy?
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 Rochdale Islamic Academy can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Rochdale Islamic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rochdale Islamic Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
Does Rochdale Islamic Academy meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2025, Rochdale Islamic Academy met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Rochdale Islamic Academy?
Rochdale Islamic Academy has around 75 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Rochdale Islamic Academy?
Rochdale Islamic Academy 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 Rochdale Islamic Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 23 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Rochdale is 10 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Rochdale Islamic Academy?
Rochdale Islamic Academy is at 36 Taylor Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0HX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)