The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018). Girls only.
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Islam school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Islam
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 65%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Ms Mehnaz Kausar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Willow Street, Little Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5NQ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Islamiyah School a selective school?
No. Islamiyah School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Islamiyah School's Ofsted rating?
Islamiyah School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2018. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Islamiyah School?
Islamiyah School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Islamiyah School take?
Islamiyah School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Islamiyah School?
Islamiyah School is in Blackburn, BB1 5NQ, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Islamiyah School have a sixth form?
No, Islamiyah School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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