Al Islah Girls' High School
Other independent school · Ages 11–16 · BLACKBURN, Blackburn with Darwen
Al Islah Girls' High School is an independent school in BLACKBURN, Blackburn with Darwen for ages 11–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- 108 Audley Range, BLACKBURN, BB1 1TF
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Religious character
- Islam
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Pupils on roll
- 119 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “The atmosphere at Al Islah Girls’ High School is friendly and welcoming.”
- “The Islamic ethos of the school underpins the teaching of pupils and helps to create the respectful atmosphere that permeates the school.”
- “When they join the school, pupils settle in quickly.”
To improve
- “However, at times, teachers do not consistently use this information well enough to address gaps in pupils’ learning.”
- “Teaching in some lessons moves on before pupils have secure understanding.”
- “This means that pupils are not as well prepared as they could be for future learning.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 3 April 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 23% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 39.6 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Blackburn with Darwen.
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