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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Islamiyah School is a private secondary-stage school in Blackburn, Lancashire, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Girls Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Islamiyah School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Islamiyah School opened in 2000 as a girls-only secondary setting with an Islamic religious character. The Years 7 to 11 journey serves pupils aged 11 to 16 and is non-selective, without a sixth form or boarding. Its focused age range and Willow Street identity distinguish it from other similarly named Muslim settings in the wider region.
The curriculum spans art, business and ICT, English, geography, history, mathematics, PSHCE, religious studies, science, Urdu and PE. Mentoring, intervention and homework assistance are part of the stated approach to different learning styles and abilities, helping pupils identify strengths, address gaps and work towards individual targets rather than treating support as a separate afterthought.
Pastoral and safeguarding teams can work with a pupil, family and, where appropriate, external agencies when a short-term challenge arises. Targeted support is then put in place with relevant professionals. Admission is direct, using an application form, admissions policy and fee information for the 11-16 route, so the practical focus is a place in this particular Blackburn secondary setting.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 85.7% grade 5+ in English and maths and 58.3 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2023/24 KS4 measures compared with Blackburn with Darwen and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 58.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 85.7%
- EBacc APS
- 5.61
- EBacc entry
- 97.6%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Blackburn with Darwen and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Ms Mehnaz Kausar
- Pupil roll
- 153 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Willow Street, Little Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire
- Postcode
- BB1 5NQ
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Ms Mehnaz Kausar
School contact
- School phone
- 01254661259
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- head@islamiyaschoolbackburn.com
- Admissions phone
- 01254661259
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- Return the completed application form with an original copy of the child’s birth certificate and a £50 application-processing fee.
Return the completed application form with an original copy of the child’s birth certificate and a £50 application-processing fee.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Download and complete the admissions application form
Complete the school application form and return it to the school for processing.
Download application form
Official admissions documents
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 58.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 92.9% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 85.7% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.61 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 17 July 2018
- Leadership and management
- 1
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2018-07-17. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Islamiyah School handle admissions?
Islamiyah School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Islamiyah School?
1. Download and complete the admissions application form: Complete the school application form and return it to the school for processing.
When are the key dates for Islamiyah School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Islamiyah School?
Islamiyah School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 17 July 2018.