Manchester, Lancashire · M16 8NH
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is a small independent day school for boys in south Manchester, founded to provide a grammar school education rooted in Islamic values and principles. With 143 pupils across entry points at 11, 13, and 16, it offers a tightly-knit community atmosphere combined with academic rigour. The school emphasises character development and faith-informed education alongside traditional academic excellence.
Who thrives here
Boys seeking a faith-informed education within a structured grammar framework; families valuing Islamic principles alongside academic excellence; pupils who thrive in smaller, close-knit communities.
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Hartley Hall, Alexandra Road South, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy
Manchester, Lancashire
M16 8NH
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Day fees at Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys are approximately £7,500 per year (2024/25).
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys, 43.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is a day school in Manchester and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys “Excellent” (2020).
Frequently praised
✓Strong values-driven environment with Islamic principles embedded
✓Personalised attention in small cohorts
✓Supportive pastoral care and community ethos
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection record yet; limited external accountability data available