Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
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
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
77 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
866 pupils on roll, with places for 800
Schools near Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
| Westholme School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| Witton Park Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention | Attainment 8: 40.3 |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.8 |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 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
- Phone
- 0125454021
- 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.