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Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Hartley Hall, Alexandra Road South, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 8NH, Manchester
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
152
Capacity
250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
61%
Faith
Islam
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 62.2 and 93% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Additionally, 82% of pupils attain grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, indicating a robust level of achievement. However, the EBacc entry rate of 39% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum uptake.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 62.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 93% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 82% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | No UK data |
Location
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53.44520, -2.25223 · M16 8NH
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN131979
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.kdgb.miet.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys a good school?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys in GCSEs?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.2. 93% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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