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Afifah School
86 Clifton Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9GN, Trafford
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
284
Capacity
296
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.2 and 72% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The EBacc entry rate of 40% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum, though the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or higher in English and Maths at 48% suggests there is room for improvement. Overall, parents can expect a supportive educational environment with a focus on developing well-rounded learners.
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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. | 52.2 | 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%. | 72% | 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%. | 48% | 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%. | 40% | 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%. | 20% | No UK data |
Location
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53.46205, -2.26262 · M16 9GN
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN134469
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.afifahschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Afifah School rated by Ofsted?
Afifah School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Afifah School a good school?
Afifah School 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 Afifah School in GCSEs?
Afifah School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.2. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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