Manchester · M16 9GN
Afifah School is a coeducational independent day school in Manchester serving pupils from age 3 through to sixth form. As an all-through provision with relatively modest pupil numbers (295), it offers a personalized educational experience across early years, primary, and secondary phases. The school remains uninspeched by Ofsted, suggesting recent establishment or delayed inspection cycles typical of smaller independent providers in the region.
Who thrives here
Families seeking a smaller, tightly-knit school environment where children progress through familiar surroundings, and parents who value personalized pastoral care over large institutional structures.
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86 Clifton Street, Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 9GN
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Day fees at Afifah School are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
Afifah School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Afifah School, 18.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Afifah School is a day school in Manchester and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Afifah School “Good” (2024).
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral support in a small school setting
✓Seamless progression through all age phases within one community
✓Accessible independent education in an urban location
Common concerns
!Uninspeched status may concern parents seeking external validation of educational standards