Ofsted: Good emoji_events #16 in Blackburn with Darwen public Top 49% UK

Al Islah Girls' High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mrs Nikhat Pardesi (Headteacher)

location_onBLACKBURN, BB1 1TF

language Visit Website phone 01254261573

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2025

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Students

126

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Blackburn with Darwen

#3,051 of 4,024 nationally

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Al Islah Girls' High School is a Other independent school secondary school in BLACKBURN, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Al Islah Girls' High School is an other independent school in BLACKBURN, Blackburn with Darwen, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 119 pupils on roll.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39, placing the school #15 in Blackburn with Darwen and #3,051 of 4,024 nationally. 37.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Independent School Note: Many independent schools teach International GCSEs (IGCSEs), IB, or international qualifications that are excluded from DfE Attainment 8 calculations, which can lower headline DfE GCSE scores.

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

37.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

53.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.6%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)53.10%

Triple Science Entry15.60%

EBacc Slot Score12.2 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

39.6

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

22.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

31.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.9%

Entering EBacc71.40%

EBacc APS3.41

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.7

Grade 5+ E&M

25.00%

Entering EBacc75.00%

EBacc APS3.06

2023

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS2.59

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

6.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.41

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS5.32

2018

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS4.96

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#3,288 / 4,024	#16	#3,051	#1
2025	#3,176 / 3,948	#15	#2,905	#1
2024	#3,654 / 4,450	#16	#3,326	#3,478
2023	#3,598 / 4,321	#17	#3,284	#3,368
2022	#3,971 / 4,199	#16	#3,813	#3,286
2019	#1,467 / 4,060	#8	#256	#3,162
2018	#1,663 / 3,845	#9	#618	#2,991