Rochdale has 6 independent schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 50% good or better, against 74% of independent schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 2 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Independent schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuqtah Primary School | Strong | 10 Feb 2026 | OL11 |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Good | 20 Mar 2025 | OL12 |
| Elizabeth House School | Needs attention | 24 Mar 2026 | M24 |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Requires improvement | 5 Dec 2024 | OL12 |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | OL12 |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | OL12 |