The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 72.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
72.3
28.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
93%
50.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
99%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 126 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 854
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Shahnaz Akhtar
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7AD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School a selective school?
No. Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School?
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School currently has 854 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School take?
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School?
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is in Blackburn, BB2 7AD, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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