The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023). Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.3
12.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
39.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.39
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–25
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 377
- Capacity
- 69%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Abdus Samad Ahmed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
30 Moss Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 855m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brunel Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Al Islah Girls' High School
Independent · 1.2km away
Intack Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Audley Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Audley Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School a selective school?
No. Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School's Ofsted rating?
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School?
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School currently has 377 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School take?
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School caters for pupils aged 11 to 25.
Where is Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School?
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is in Blackburn, BB1 5JT, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School have a sixth form?
Yes, Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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