Rated Good by Ofsted
“Pupils are proud to attend this school.”
Ofsted inspection report, November 2023
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is an independent Islamic secondary school for boys in Oldham, teaching the National Curriculum alongside Qur’an, Hadith and Islamic studies.
Boys, Years 7 to 11
A small school, where every boy is known by name and his progress is followed personally.
Established 2012
Serving families across Oldham and the Northwest for over a decade.
Two Curricula, One Timetable
GCSE subjects and the Islamic sciences taught together, not bolted on at the end of the day.
Inspection
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest is currently rated Good by Ofsted, with Behaviour and Attitudes judged Outstanding at its most recent standard inspection.
Why Families Choose DHLNW
A school built around faith and character, small enough for every boy to be known, and serious about his GCSEs.
Islamic Ethos
Faith, truth and fairness shape the school day, from morning assembly to how the boys treat one another.
Tazkiyyah
Spiritual development is taught and practised through the week, not left to chance.
Prayer on Site
Congregational prayer within the school day, in the school’s own prayer facilities.
A Safe, Happy School
Ofsted found pupils proud to attend, behaviour exemplary, and the school a happy place to learn.
Small Classes
Every boy is known by name, and a teacher notices quickly when someone needs help.
Support for Every Pupil
Pastoral care, reading support and extra help for boys learning English as an additional language.
Modern Classrooms
Well-equipped rooms and online learning platforms for homework and revision.
Experienced Leadership
A leadership team that has met the independent school standards at every inspection since 2013.
Trips and Events
Museum visits, sports fixtures, public-speaking competitions and trips abroad, alongside the timetable.
Former Students
A great environment in which to develop your professional career.
Nozom Uddin, IT engineer
DHLNW helped me progress on to further education.
Abdul Hamid, further education
Where to Start
Admissions
How to apply for a place, what we look for, and what happens after you submit the form.
Curriculum
The subjects we teach, how the Islamic and national curricula sit together, and exam routes.
Parents & Students
Term dates, expectations, wellbeing resources, and how to book a meeting with staff.
Latest from the School
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Theme of the Week: Kindness to Parents
Our theme this week is kindness to parents: speaking to them gently, serving them with mercy and making du‘a for…
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Theme of the Week: Respecting Each Other
Our theme this week is respecting each other: treating everyone with kindness, humility and mercy, as the Qur’an and the…
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Macmillan Coffee Morning: Supporting a Great Cause
Students, staff and parents came together for our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Thursday 24 September, raising and donating £120 to…
Take a Look Inside
Our pupils show you round the school: the prayer hall, the classrooms, the ICT suite and the wudu facilities.
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Come and See the School
Families are welcome to visit during the school day. Call the office on 0161 627 4422 to arrange a time.