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Ofsted: Needs attention emoji_events #7 in Blackburn with Darwen public Top 25% UK

Markazul Uloom

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
person Mr S Bargit (Headteacher)
location_onBlackburn, BB2 3NY
phone 01254660026
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Ofsted

Needs attention

Inspected 2026

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Students

42

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Attainment 8

51.3

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Blackburn with Darwen

#954 of 4,024 nationally

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Markazul Uloom is a Other independent school secondary school in Blackburn, serving ages 11-19. Assessed as Needs Attention in curriculum and teaching on its latest Ofsted Report Card.

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School Summary

Markazul Uloom is an other independent school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, admitting pupils aged 11-19. The school has approximately 26 pupils on roll.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.3, placing the school #6 in Blackburn with Darwen and #954 of 4,024 nationally. 71.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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

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

51.3

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

71.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

85.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.1%
5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)85.70%
Triple Science Entry0.00%
EBacc Slot Score17.3 / 30
2025
Attainment 8 Score

55.7

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

80.00%

Grade 4+ E&M

90.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.7%
Entering EBacc90.00%
EBacc APS5.48
2024
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-

2023
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc100%
EBacc APS5.02
2022
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-

2019
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc100%
EBacc APS5.22
2018
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc100%
EBacc APS5.12
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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 #1,434 / 4,024 #7 #954 #1
2025 #1,204 / 3,948 #5 #535 #1
2023 #2,329 / 4,321 #10 #999 #3,368
2019 #1,896 / 4,060 #11 #1,048 #3,162
2018 #1,850 / 3,845 #12 #1,042 #2,991

Ofsted History

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations
Independent School standard inspection REIF Report Card
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Curriculum & Teaching
Needs attention
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance & Behaviour
Strong standard
Personal Development
Expected standard
Inclusion
Needs attention
Leadership & Governance
Needs attention
verified_user Safeguarding: Met
Independent School standard inspection EIF
Inadequate
Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour
Requires improvement
Development
Inadequate
Leadership
Inadequate
verified_user Safeguarding: Not Met

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Data sources: School information from GIAS (DfE). Ofsted inspection data from Ofsted. Performance data from DfE Performance Tables. Parent View data from Ofsted Parent View. Census data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Rankings are computed by SchoolsInfo.uk using public DfE data. Data updated annually. Last refresh: March 2026. How we calculate rankings →

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