Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School
184 Whalley Old Rd, Blackburn, BB1 5NZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Pupils are proud to be members of Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School. They enjoy learning and socialising with their friends. Pupils form strong and trusting bonds with staff and each other. They told inspectors that they can talk to any member of staff if they are worried. Pupils were confident that their concerns would be dealt with swiftly. This makes pupils feel happy and safe at school. Pupils are highly respectful to staff and each other. They have a strong sense of social justice. Pupils raise funds for many different charitable causes, including recent disaster appeals. They understand fundamental British values, including the rule of law and democratic principles. Pupils know that discrimination of any kind is wrong. They told inspectors that people should not be treated differently because of what they look like or believe in. Staff expect pupils to achieve highly and to behave well. Pupils respond well to these expectations, and this helps to ensure that the school is a calm and purposeful place where pupils learn well in a range of different subjects. Pupils are responsible citizens. For example, Year 5 and Year 6 pupils enjoy looking after and mentoring their younger peers in the Reception class. Pupils look forward to trips and visits, such as to theme parks. Visits to local places of interest, including a castle, and regional museums, help to bring the curriculum to life and consolidate pupils' learning.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not implemented as leaders intend. This means that in these subjects, some pupils do not build a deep body of knowledge over time. The school should make sure that staff receive the training and support that they need so that the curriculum is delivered consistently well in all subjects.
- The opportunities available for pupils to enhance their wider development are limited. This means that some pupils do not realise their full potential. The school should provide a broad range of well-considered opportunities for pupils to pursue their interests and develop their talents.
Pupil numbers and mix
140 pupils on roll, with places for 145
Schools near Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Daisyfield Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Brookhouse Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Cedars Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Hamza Mala
- Phone
- 01254670017
- Address
- 184 Whalley Old Rd, Blackburn, BB1 5NZ
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119848
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.