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Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is an other independent not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 152 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

152

Pupils

250

Capacity

61%

Fill rate

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?

The catchment area for Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Manchester may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys: 250 places, 61% filled: places available

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys has a published admission number of 250 places. 152 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 250 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Manchester publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Manchester school admissions →

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys: School Information

Full address
Hartley Hall, Alexandra Road South, Manchester, M16 8NH
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Islam
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
131979

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

If Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Islam Schools in Manchester

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys shares its religious character with these Islam schools across Manchester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys

What is the catchment area for Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?

The catchment area for Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys oversubscribed?

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys has a capacity of 250 places and currently has 152 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.

What is the admissions policy for Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Manchester publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys cover?

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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