Schools in North East

Gateshead Jewish Boarding School

Gateshead , NE8 1HG
Private
Age 10-16

Gateshead Jewish Boarding School, founded in 1957, is a secondary school for boys aged 10-16. With a small student body of 113, the school provides a high level of individual attention and support. The school promotes outstanding behavior and attitudes, ensuring a positive learning environment. Although the overall effectiveness requires improvement, the quality of education and personal development are rated as good. The school is led by Rabbi N Wolinsky, offering a strong religious and cultural foundation for students. However, please note that the school does not meet the independent school standards, and there are currently no boarding options available.

Ofsted Requires Improvement
C Snobe Grade

Newcastle School for Boys

Newcastle upon Tyne , NE3 4ES
Private
Age 2-18

Newcastle School for Boys is a prestigious all-through school located in Newcastle upon Tyne. With a rich history dating back to 1956, the school offers a comprehensive education for boys aged 2-18. Led by Mr David Tickner, the dedicated staff provide an inclusive environment where boys can thrive academically and personally. The school takes pride in its excellent exam results, with students achieving above national average in both GCSEs and A-levels. Additionally, Newcastle School for Boys offers a range of scholarships, bursaries, and special support for students with SEN, ensuring that every boy has the opportunity to excel.

The Gateshead Cheder Primary School

Gateshead , NE8 3HY
Private
Age 3-16

The Gateshead Cheder Primary School, founded in 2009, is an all-through boys' school catering to students aged 3-16. With a student population of 350, the school offers nursery classes and provides SEN support to 19.8% of its students. While the school requires improvement in some areas, such as overall effectiveness and quality of education, it excels in promoting good behaviour and attitudes and providing a strong early years provision.

Ofsted Requires Improvement

Eternal Light

Trident, Bradford , BD5 9DH
Private
Age 11-23

Eternal Light is an outstanding boys secondary school located in Trident, Yorkshire. With a focus on personal development and welfare, the school ensures that every student makes rapid and sustained progress. Led by Mr Yusuf Collector, the well-managed institution offers exceptional teaching and a thriving sixth-form provision. Although some students need to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar, Eternal Light consistently upholds high standards and strives for excellence in education.

Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan

Bradford , BD4 9PH
Private
Age 11-25

Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan is a boys' secondary school in Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber. Founded in 2003, it offers a high-quality education with a focus on Islamic studies and a strong dedication to the personal development and welfare of students. With good overall effectiveness and outcomes, the school aims to empower students to become independent learners, while also providing them with a strong foundation in their Muslim faith. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains an open-door policy for communication and feedback.

Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School

Blackburn with Darwen , BB1 5JT
Private
Age 11-25

Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is a boys' secondary boarding school located in Blackburn with Darwen, North West England. With a history dating back to 1997, the school provides a quality education to students aged 11-25. Led by Mr A Ahmed, the school has been consistently rated as 'Good' in terms of overall effectiveness, education quality, and leadership. The school's outstanding behavior and attitudes, as well as exceptional personal development opportunities, make it an ideal choice for parents seeking a nurturing and disciplined learning environment for their sons. With a focus on academic achievement, the school boasts a commendable EBacc average point score of 5.91 in the 2019 exams. With a total of 550 students, the school ensures individual attention and support for each student, hence enabling them to achieve GCSE results of grade 4 or higher.

Ofsted Good
C+ Snobe Grade

Cambridge Street School

Kirklees , WF17 5QW
Private
Age 11-19

Cambridge Street School is a boys' secondary school located in Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber. With a focus on personal development and welfare, the school provides a well-rounded education for students aged 11-16. The quality of teaching and learning has improved, resulting in good outcomes for pupils. However, attendance and written accuracy are areas that require attention. The school offers a balanced curriculum and fosters high moral values, preparing students to be responsible citizens in modern Britain.

Markazul Uloom

Blackburn with Darwen , BB2 3NY
Private
Age 11-19

Markazul Uloom is a secondary Islamic school located in Blackburn with Darwen. Established in 2001, the school provides education for boys aged 11-19 years. With an outstanding record of behaviour and attitudes, it offers a safe and nurturing environment for students. The school's leadership and management are highly regarded, ensuring a good overall effectiveness. With a small class size of 33 students, Markazul Uloom focuses on the personal development and quality of education. In addition, the school meets the independent school standards and has a sixth form for further studies.

Ofsted Good

Abrar Academy

Preston , PR1 1NA
Private
Age 11-21

Abrar Academy is a boys' secondary boarding school located in Preston. With a positive school ethos and a track record of high pupil attainment, parents can be confident in their child's education. The school offers an effective sixth form and well-cared for and supported boarding provision. However, some areas for improvement include out-of-date information for parents and inconsistent record keeping. Overall, Abrar Academy provides a nurturing environment for boys to develop academically and personally.

Rida Boys High School

Kirklees , WF12 9NQ
Private
Age 11-16

Rida Boys High School is a secondary school located in Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber. With a small student body of 41 boys aged 11-14, the school focuses on providing a good quality of education with outstanding behaviour and attitudes. However, the school's leadership and management require improvement, and it does not meet the independent school standards.

Ofsted Inadequate

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Wakefield , WF1 3QX
Private
Age 7-18

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School is a secondary school for boys located in Wakefield, Yorkshire. With a history dating back to 1980, the school offers a tailored single-sex education for boys aged 7-18. With a focus on academic excellence and extracurricular activities, QEGS has consistently produced outstanding results in regional and national competitions. The school also offers various scholarships and support for students with special educational needs. With a dedicated headteacher and a student body of 886, QEGS provides a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for boys.

Rochdale Islamic Academy

Rochdale , OL12 0HX
Private
Age 11-16

Rochdale Islamic Academy is a secondary school located in Rochdale, North West. Founded in 2003, the school focuses on providing a high-quality education to boys aged 11-16. With a total of 90 students, the school prides itself on its outstanding behaviour and attitudes, as well as its good overall effectiveness and leadership. The school consistently meets the independent school standards and has achieved good exam results, with an average point score of 4.76 in the EBacc.

Ofsted Good

Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya

Bury , BL8 4NG
Private
Age 11-23

Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is a secondary boarding school located in Bury, North West. Established in 1979, the school provides a good quality education with a focus on Islamic values. With a dedicated headteacher and a strong emphasis on personal development, the school offers a safe and nurturing environment for boys aged 11-23 years. The school has achieved good exam results, including an average EBacc point score of 6.71 at KS4 in 2019 and an average A-level points score of 16.67. While the school requires improvement in leadership and management, it continues to provide a positive learning experience for its students.

Ofsted Good
C+ Snobe Grade

Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton , BL1 4PA
Private
Age 7-18

Bolton School Boys' Division is a prestigious all-boys school located in Bolton, North West. With a rich history dating back to 1980, the school offers a middle deemed secondary education for boys aged 7-18 years. Led by Mr Philip Britton, the school prioritizes academic excellence, offering scholarships and bursaries for new entrants. With a total student population of 1180, the school provides a supportive environment for students with SEN, with 8.2% receiving specialized support. The school boasts impressive exam results, with an EBacc average point score of 5.02 at KS4 and 41.90% of A-level students achieving AAB or higher. Bolton School Boys' Division is committed to providing a top-notch education for boys, nurturing their talents and preparing them for a successful future.

Elizabeth House School

Rochdale , M24 4BD
Private
Age 11-18

Elizabeth House School is a secondary school for boys aged 11-18. With a good overall effectiveness rating from Ofsted, the school prides itself on its caring and nurturing ethos, high expectations for pupil progress and attainment, and tailored curriculum. The dedicated teachers have strong subject knowledge and there are effective safeguarding arrangements in place. The school also focuses on developing independent living skills. However, there is room for improvement in writing skills and measurable targets for pupil outcomes. Overall, Elizabeth House School provides a supportive and inclusive environment for boys to thrive academically and personally.

Ofsted Good

Al Jamiah Islamiyyah

Bolton , BL3 4HE
Private
Age 11-25

Al Jamiah Islamiyyah is a boarding school located in Bolton, North West. With its focus on Islamic education, the school provides a nurturing environment for boys aged 11-25. While the school requires improvement in certain areas, such as overall effectiveness and leadership, it has received positive ratings for behaviour, attitudes, and personal development. The school meets independent school standards and offers sixth-form provision. With a student body of 156, Al Jamiah Islamiyyah aims to cultivate a well-rounded education that prepares students for the future.

Ofsted Requires Improvement
C Snobe Grade

Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest

Oldham , OL8 1TJ
Private
Age 11-16

Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is a boys' secondary school located in Oldham, North West. With a passionate aspiration for excellence in education, the school provides a good standard of teaching and engages pupils in a wide range of opportunities. The outstanding personal development and welfare of pupils ensures they are well-prepared for their next stages of education. Although some subjects may not have as strong outcomes, the school consistently meets independent school standards and focuses on the overall effectiveness of its leadership and management.

Ofsted Good
C+ Snobe Grade

Lawrence House

Tameside , OL6 8AJ
Private
Age 11-18

Lawrence House is a secondary school for boys aged 11-18 in Tameside. With a good Ofsted rating, the school focuses on providing a quality education, promoting positive behavior and attitudes, and fostering personal development. Led by Mr Bilal Afzal, Lawrence House meets the independent school standards and offers a strong learning environment for boys.

Ofsted Good

Ahavas Torah Boys Academy

Salford , M6 6AR
Private
Age 11-16

Ahavas Torah Boys Academy is an Orthodox Jewish secondary school located in Salford, North West. With a strong faith ethos and effective teaching of kodesh, the school promotes respect and well-behaved behavior among its pupils. However, there is a need for improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment in chol subjects, resulting in slow progress in areas other than mathematics and English. While the school meets regulatory requirements and has dedicated senior leaders, there are some low expectations of behavior in certain lessons. Additionally, the narrow chol curriculum with restricted teaching time has room for improvement. The school strives to provide a supportive environment where students can develop their personal and academic potential. It is important for parents to note that the school's overall effectiveness requires improvement, as per the latest Ofsted report.

Ofsted Requires Improvement

OYY Lubavitch Boys School

Salford , M7 4HL
Private
Age 5-16

OYY Lubavitch Boys School is an all-through school for boys aged 5-16. With a total of 53 students, the school focuses on providing a good quality education and fostering positive behaviour and attitudes. Though it requires improvement in overall effectiveness and leadership, the school meets independent school standards.

Ofsted Requires Improvement
C Snobe Grade