Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Oldham, Lancashire · OL8 1TJ
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is an independent Islamic secondary school for boys in Oldham, Lancashire, founded in 2011. It serves 86 pupils across Years 7–13 with a curriculum delivered within an Islamic framework, emphasizing both academic rigour and spiritual development (tazkiyyah). The school positions itself as a nurturing environment with small class sizes and a strong Islamic ethos, catering primarily to Muslim families seeking faith-integrated education.
- →Islamic curriculum framework integrating faith with academic subjects
- →Small class sizes enabling personalized attention and support
- →Safe, faith-centred environment with prayer facilities and Islamic leadership
- →Broad balanced curriculum including Arabic and Islamic Studies alongside core subjects
Who thrives here
Muslim boys seeking secondary education where Islamic values and spiritual development are woven through the curriculum; families who prioritize faith-based schooling alongside strong academics and a small-school pastoral model.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Plum Street
Oldham, Lancashire
OL8 1TJ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
Day fees at Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest?
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest's exam results?
At Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest, 6.4% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest a boarding school?
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is a day school in Oldham and does not offer boarding.
What is Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest “Good” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong Islamic ethos and spiritual development framework
✓Small class sizes and personalized pupil attention
✓Safe, nurturing, faith-centred environment
✓Excellent leadership and vision under headteacher Mr S A Chowdhury
✓Integration of Arabic and Islamic Studies with academic curriculum
Common concerns
!School not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited external quality assurance
!Small pupil cohort (86 pupils) may limit breadth of facilities and co-curricular offer
!Limited sports and extra-curricular facilities typical of small independent schools
!No published SEND provision or inclusive education information