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Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School

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

person Mr Abdus Samad Ahmed (Headteacher)

location_onBlackburn, BB1 5JT

language Visit Website phone 01254673105

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

452

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Attainment 8

55.4

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Blackburn with Darwen

#566 of 4,024 nationally

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Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is a Other independent school secondary school in Blackburn, serving ages 11-25. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is an other independent school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, admitting pupils aged 11-25. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 354 pupils on roll.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.4, placing the school #4 in Blackburn with Darwen and #566 of 4,024 nationally. 68.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 7 A-level subjects. 23.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.4% at A*–A. 0% of sixth-form leavers progressed directly to higher education. A-level value added: -1.4 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, 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

55.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

68.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

84.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.0%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)75.60%

Triple Science Entry93.30%

EBacc Slot Score17 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

56.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

80.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

87.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.8%

Entering EBacc85.10%

EBacc APS5.3

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.2

Grade 5+ E&M

92.50%

Entering EBacc92.50%

EBacc APS6.12

2023

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc98%

EBacc APS5.63

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc98%

EBacc APS5.35

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc97%

EBacc APS5.91

2018

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc100%

EBacc APS5.7

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-1.4

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.6%

Achieving A*–A15.4%

Achieving A*–B23.1%

VA Banding Well below average

A-level subjects offered7

2024

Avg Grade

Post-18 Destinations 16.7% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 0%

handshake Apprenticeships 0%

work Employment 5.6%

Not sustained / NEET16.7%

2023

Avg Grade

D-

Post-18 Destinations 53.3% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 0%

handshake Apprenticeships 20%

work Employment 0%

Not sustained / NEET6.7%

2022

Post-18 Destinations 0% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 0%

handshake Apprenticeships 0%

work Employment 0%

Not sustained / NEET12.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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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	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#1,236 / 4,024	#5	#566	#1	—	—	#2,547
2025	#1,217 / 3,948	#6	#496	#1	#2,499	—	#2,547
2024	#1,949 / 4,450	#7	#238	#3,478	—	—	#2,547
2023	#2,003 / 4,321	#7	#368	#3,368	—	—	#2,499
2022	#2,404 / 4,199	#12	#1,316	#3,286	—	—	#2,461
2019	#1,411 / 4,060	#6	#238	#3,162	—	—	—
2018	#1,417 / 3,845	#6	#333	#2,991	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

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Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2023-07-04

Independent School standard inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

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