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Islamiyah School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
person Ms Mehnaz Kausar (Headteacher)
location_onBlackburn, BB1 5NQ
language Visit Website phone 01254661259
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Ofsted

Expected standard

Inspected 2026

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Students

201

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Attainment 8

47

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Blackburn with Darwen

#1,663 of 4,024 nationally

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Islamiyah School is a Other independent school secondary school in Blackburn, serving ages 11-16. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection.

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School Summary

Islamiyah School is an other independent school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 153 pupils on roll.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47, placing the school #8 in Blackburn with Darwen and #1,663 of 4,024 nationally. 46.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Expected standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Expected standard, behaviour and attitudes Strong standard, personal development Strong standard, and leadership and management Strong standard.

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

47

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

46.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

75.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.8%
5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)68.80%
Triple Science Entry34.40%
EBacc Slot Score14.3 / 30
2024
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

66.70%

Entering EBacc97.60%
EBacc APS5.61
2023
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

56.8

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc91%
EBacc APS5.42
2022
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

60.6

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc94%
EBacc APS5.04
2019
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

57.9

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc48%
EBacc APS5.14
2018
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

55.7

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc100%
EBacc APS5.43
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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology
YearSecondary Overall (Nat)LA RankGCSE AttainmentProgress 8 Rank
2026 #2,141 / 4,024 #11 #1,663 #1
2024 #2,073 / 4,450 #8 #402 #3,478
2023 #2,074 / 4,321 #8 #473 #3,368
2022 #2,064 / 4,199 #9 #387 #3,286
2019 #1,555 / 4,060 #10 #369 #3,162
2018 #1,521 / 3,845 #8 #488 #2,991

Ofsted History

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Inspection History

1 Evaluations
Independent School standard inspection REIF Report Card
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Curriculum & Teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Strong standard
Attendance & Behaviour
Strong standard
Personal Development
Strong standard
Inclusion
Strong standard
Leadership & Governance
Strong standard
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