Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd

Overview

This is a pre-registration inspection for a proposed independent primary school. The inspector concluded that the school is "likely to meet all the independent school standards when it opens." The report confirms that the proprietor has established appropriate policies, premises, and leadership structures to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Strengths

• The curriculum policy is "appropriate" and includes a "sufficiently broad range of subjects," with "ambitious intent" for pupil learning.
• There is "appropriate importance" placed on teaching reading, phonics, writing, and mathematics.
• Safeguarding arrangements are "suitable," following "current statutory guidance," with clear plans for staff training and online safety.
• The premises are of a "good standard," offering "sufficient toilet and washing facilities" and a "large, safe outdoor space."
• Leaders have implemented "suitable" policies for behaviour, attendance, health and safety, and complaints handling.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that the proprietor has put in place a "suitable safeguarding policy" which follows "current statutory guidance in the development of arrangements to keep pupils safe and to promote their welfare."