Al Islah Girls' High School
108 Audley Range, Blackburn, BB1 1TFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Al Islah Girls' High School is a secondary school in Blackburn for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 March 2025, report published 2 April 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
The atmosphere at Al Islah Girls' High School is friendly and welcoming. The Islamic ethos of the school underpins the teaching of pupils and helps to create the respectful atmosphere that permeates the school. When they join the school, pupils settle in quickly. They are safe and happy here. High aspirations and ambition spreads through every aspect of this school. This is reflected in pupils' commendable attitudes to learning and the high-quality work they produce. Pupils rise to the school's high expectations. They typically achieve well and are ready for their next steps. Pupils' behaviour is praiseworthy. They are excellent ambassadors for the school. Pupils care deeply about the school and local community. They regularly organise fundraising events. For example, pupils put together pamper packs for a local women's refuge and make afternoon tea packs for a charity that supports the elderly. The school places a high priority on pupils' personal development. It wants pupils to learn about life and experiences in the wider world. Visiting speakers, such as an engineer, a soldier, and people from the business world, help broaden pupils' horizons and provide pupils with useful insight into the world of work.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers' checking of what pupils have learned is not as effective as it could be. Subsequent learning does not take into account pupils' prior knowledge. As a result, some pupils do not build their knowledge well over time. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment effectively so that pupils learn and remember the curriculum successfully in all subjects.
- The school's systems to identify, track and monitor those pupils who are weaker readers are underdeveloped. This means that some of the weakest readers do not receive the support that they need in a timely and effective way. This hinders their learning of the curriculum and prevents them from achieving as well as they should. The school should ensure that these pupils receive the support that they need to close any gaps in their reading knowledge.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
35 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
119 pupils on roll, with places for 245
Schools near Al Islah Girls' High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Central High School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 37.2 |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 56.3 |
| Markazul Uloom | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 55.7 |
| Noorul Uloom | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.4 |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious character
- Islam
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nikhat Pardesi
- Phone
- 01254261573
- Address
- 108 Audley Range, Blackburn, BB1 1TF
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119856
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.