• Rochdale Islamic Academy is faith shaped, purposeful and community rooted, and aims to provide boys with an all-round education in an Islamic environment.

• Will suit families seeking a Rochdale Muslim boys’ school where faith identity and a structured secondary education go hand in hand.

Admissions at Rochdale Islamic Academy are broad, coherent and designed around continuity, with clear appeal for families seeking a Rochdale Muslim boys’ secondary with a clear faith-based identity and a public message about delivering an all-round education. It should suit parents who value a focused boys’ environment where Islamic values and educational structure are both central to the offer.

Scholarships are not like the main attraction here. Families choose the school for its Muslim boys’ environment, community roots and clear all-round educational purpose.

The overall picture is clear and mission led, with the school openly describing itself as an Islamic boys’ school with a distinguished history of providing an all-round education. Parents should still ask direct questions about curriculum breadth, outcomes and enrichment, but the ethos and purpose are very easy to understand.