Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is a secondary school in Blackburn for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 1st of 10 secondary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 30 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2022

Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are very proud to attend this all-girls school. They told inspectors that the school is a place where they thrive. Pupils feel highly valued. They told inspectors that they are extremely happy and that they feel safe in school. Leaders are dedicated to overcoming any social disadvantage or gender inequality that pupils may face. Adults' commitment to equality underpins all aspects of pupils' learning experiences. Leaders have unwaveringly high expectations for excellence, which permeate all aspects of school life. In return, pupils work tirelessly and achieve excellent academic outcomes. This includes those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils, and students in the sixth form, leave this school full of ambition for their future. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary at all times. They embrace learning and embody the finest academic attitudes to study when in class. Leaders ensure that there is no disruption to learning. Pupils relish spending time with each other at social times. Staff resolve any rare incidents of bullying quickly. Pupils enjoy the vast array of clubs and activities that take place at lunchtimes. They make regular use of the well-stocked libraries. Pupils understand and fully respect people's differences. They experience an exemplary wider programme of personal development. As a result, pupils are well equipped to take their place in modern Britain.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

124 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score72.3

72.3, 26.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths92.7%

92.7%, 47.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths98.4%

98.4%, 33.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc99.2%

99.2%, 58.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.97

6.97, 2.88 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

77 students

Average point score per A level entry40.55

40.55, 5.55 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

866 pupils on roll, with places for 800

Eligible for free school meals20%

20%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language50.3%

50.3%, 28.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.4%

10.4%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.0
Westholme School0.7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 44.1
Witton Park Academy0.8 milesReport card: Needs attentionAttainment 8: 40.3
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.8
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 62.5

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
STAR ACADEMIES
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Muslim
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Shahnaz Akhtar
Address
Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AD
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
URN
141565

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.