Trafford
Afifah School
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Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Muslim religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Muslim). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
- Small cohort (24 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Entry, tests and fees
Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 24 | 53.5 | — | 66.7% | 29.2% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 25 | 52.2 | — | 48.0% | — | 40.0% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 16 | 52.4 | — | 62.5% | — | 37.5% | 4.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 14 | 53.5 | — | 50.0% | — | 35.7% | 4.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 20 | 56.6 | — | — | — | 45.0% | 4.4 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Trafford for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 134469 |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-16 |
| Headteacher | Abdul Huy Malek |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Muslim |
| Postcode | M16 9GN |
| Pupils | 284 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
86 Clifton Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9GN
www.afifahschool.com1618721516| DfE number | 6018 |
| UKPRN | 10017101 |
| Opened | 28 Aug 2003 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |