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Rochdale Islamic Academy

Rochdale Islamic Academy Boys uses English, maths and science entrance examinations after its application and document review.

Independent school · Rochdale

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Use Plusling to prepare for 11+ entry to Rochdale Islamic Academy. Build skills with original questions, understand the answers and turn tricky topics into your next step forward.

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Department for Education
Location
Rochdale
Department for Education
Pupils
Boys (Taylor Street school)
Department for Education
Registered ages
11–16
Department for Education

36 Taylor Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0HX

Plan your approach

Entry information

Rochdale Islamic Academy Boys at Taylor Street accepts boys aged 11–16. Its admissions page requires pre-admission documents and entrance examinations in English, Maths and Science after the application. The linked full policy is dated September 2020; check the school for current dates and any updated criteria before applying.

Entry stage: Year 7

What the assessment covers

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science

Assessment provider: School-set entrance examinations

The admissions process

  • Submit the school application and required documents
  • Sit school-set English, Maths and Science entrance examinations
  • Confirm the current decision and offer timing with the school

Read the official details: Admissions information from Rochdale Islamic Academy

Go to the source

Official links for your shortlist

Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.

From subjects to skills

Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.

Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.

English

A useful place to start

Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.

Build on it with Plusling

Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.

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Maths

A useful place to start

Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.

Build on it with Plusling

Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.

Start the 5-question maths quiz
Read the subject guide →

Print, practise, build confidence

Printable practice for these subjects

Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.

These are Plusling skills practice, not official school or test papers.

Keep the practical steps clear

Your application starting points

Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.

  1. Check the entry point and eligibility

    Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.

  2. Put the right dates in your diary

    Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.

  3. Check the assessment guidance

    If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.

  4. Check fees and financial support

    Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.

Open the official admissions links →

Picture your child’s everyday life here.

An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:

  • How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
  • Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
  • How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
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Know where to focus

Give their preparation a clear direction.

See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.

  • Topic summaries and practice history
  • Choose topics in Focus Practice
  • Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
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Their next step starts here

Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.

Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.

Before you apply

  • Check the school’s current admissions arrangements for your entry year, including eligibility, application steps and any access arrangements.
  • Registered ages and pupil classifications describe the establishment; admission arrangements for particular year groups can differ.

Plusling’s guide to Rochdale Islamic Academy is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.

Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Primary sources

  1. Rochdale Islamic Academy: school details Department for Education
  2. Admissions - RIAB Rochdale Islamic Academy
  3. Rochdale Islamic Academy: Boys’ linked admissions policy (2020) Rochdale Islamic Academy Boys
  4. Rochdale Islamic Academy: pupil intake Department for Education