The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025). Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a Islam school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Islam
Numbers
- Pupils
- 154
- Capacity
- 63%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Nikhat Pardesi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
November 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
December 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Inspection
Location
108 Audley Range, BLACKBURN, Lancashire, BB1 1TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAudley Junior School
Primary · 335m away
Audley Infant School
Primary · 335m away
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 600m away
Blackburn Central High School
Secondary · 626m away
Crosshill Special School
Special school · 709m away
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Broadlands Virtual School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Antony's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Al Islah Girls' High School a selective school?
No. Al Islah Girls' High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Al Islah Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?
Al Islah Girls' High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al Islah Girls' High School?
Al Islah Girls' High School currently has 154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al Islah Girls' High School take?
Al Islah Girls' High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Al Islah Girls' High School?
Al Islah Girls' High School is in BLACKBURN, BB1 1TF, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al Islah Girls' High School have a sixth form?
No, Al Islah Girls' High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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