The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024). Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good 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
49.4
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
92%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–23
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Islam
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 68%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Imrana Kotwal
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Lee Rd, Blackburn, BB2 3NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarkazul 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 Noorul Uloom a selective school?
No. Noorul Uloom is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Noorul Uloom's Ofsted rating?
Noorul Uloom was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Noorul Uloom?
Noorul Uloom currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Noorul Uloom take?
Noorul Uloom caters for pupils aged 11 to 23.
Where is Noorul Uloom?
Noorul Uloom is in BB2 3NY, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Noorul Uloom have a sixth form?
Yes, Noorul Uloom has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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