The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024). Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
55.7
11.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
80%
38.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Islam
Numbers
- Pupils
- 40
- Capacity
- 18%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr S Bargit (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
October 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
April 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
December 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2007 | Inspection
Location
Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNoorul Uloom
Independent · Very close
Longshaw Community Junior School
Primary · Very close
Crosshill Special School
Special school · 611m away
Longshaw Nursery School
Nursery · 653m away
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 680m away
Blackburn Central High School
Secondary · 726m away
Longshaw Infant School
Primary · 729m away
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 937m away
Questions parents ask
Is Markazul Uloom a selective school?
No. Markazul Uloom is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Markazul Uloom's Ofsted rating?
Markazul Uloom was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Markazul Uloom?
Markazul Uloom currently has 40 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Markazul Uloom take?
Markazul Uloom caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Markazul Uloom?
Markazul Uloom is in Blackburn, BB2 3NY, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Markazul Uloom have a sixth form?
Yes, Markazul Uloom has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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