The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023). Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 67.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
67.2
23.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
88%
45.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
96%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–25
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 43%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Aysha Ahmed
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
32 Moss Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 841m away
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 908m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Intack Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Brunel Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Al Islah Girls' High School
Independent · 1.3km away
Audley Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Audley Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda's Ofsted rating?
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda?
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda take?
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda caters for pupils aged 11 to 25.
Where is Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda?
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda 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 Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda have a sixth form?
Yes, Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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