Rida Boys High School
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire · WF12 9NQ
Rida Boys High School is a small, faith-centred independent school for Muslim boys aged 11–16, founded in 2019 in the heart of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Operating with a clear Islamic ethos, the school seeks to nurture confident, intellectually engaged young men who embody both British and Islamic values. With a current roll of around 64 pupils, it offers an intimate, community-rooted environment in which staff know every boy individually. The school is explicitly mission-driven, aiming to serve the local Muslim community and produce young men of strong character, academic ability, and civic responsibility.
- →Strong Islamic faith ethos integrated throughout school life, including Eid holidays and values-based pastoral care
- →Very small class sizes enabling highly personalised attention and strong teacher-pupil relationships
- →Community-focused school deeply embedded in Dewsbury's British Muslim community, offering a culturally affirming environment
Who thrives here
Boys from Muslim backgrounds whose families want faith and academic development to go hand in hand, and who thrive in a close-knit, structured environment with clear moral expectations. It suits pupils who may feel underserved by mainstream schools and benefit from a supportive, identity-affirming setting.
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Contact & visit
2 Chapel Street
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
WF12 9NQ
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Rida Boys High School?
Day fees at Rida Boys High School are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Rida Boys High School?
Rida Boys High School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Rida Boys High School a boarding school?
Rida Boys High School is a day school in Dewsbury and does not offer boarding.
What is Rida Boys High School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Rida Boys High School “Good” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Sense of belonging and identity: Muslim families value the school's faith-affirming environment and culturally sensitive approach
✓Staff who know every child: the very small roll means teachers and the head teacher have genuine knowledge of each pupil
✓Values-led education: parents appreciate that character, manners, and responsibility are placed alongside academic learning
Common concerns
!Limited co-curricular breadth and facilities compared to larger independent schools given the school's small size and early stage of development
!No Ofsted or ISI inspection yet completed, making external quality assurance harder for prospective parents to assess
!School only goes to Year 11, meaning families must plan a separate post-16 transition to sixth form or college