Al Islah Girls' High School
BLACKBURN, Lancashire · BB1 1TF
Al Islah Girls' High School is an independent Islamic secondary school for girls located in Blackburn, Lancashire, serving around 148 pupils across Years 7–13. The school emphasises Islamic values, character development, and academic excellence, with a recent Ofsted inspection grading it 'Good' with some 'Outstanding' features. It offers a distinctly faith-based educational environment underpinned by Islamic principles and British values.
- →Strong Islamic ethos combined with rigorous academic standards
- →Single-sex girls' education in a supportive, values-driven community
- →Recent 'Good' Ofsted rating with reported high pass rates
- →Emphasis on character, manners, and moral development alongside academics
Who thrives here
Muslim families seeking a girls-only secondary education rooted in Islamic principles, and pupils who thrive in a faith-centred, tight-knit community where character formation is prioritised alongside academic rigour.
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Contact & visit
108 Audley Range
BLACKBURN, Lancashire
BB1 1TF
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Al Islah Girls' High School?
Day fees at Al Islah Girls' High School are approximately £1,500 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Al Islah Girls' High School?
Al Islah Girls' High School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Al Islah Girls' High School's exam results?
At Al Islah Girls' High School, 18.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Al Islah Girls' High School a boarding school?
Al Islah Girls' High School is a day school in BLACKBURN and does not offer boarding.
What is Al Islah Girls' High School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Al Islah Girls' High School “Good” (2021).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong Islamic values and character development
✓Good Ofsted rating with reported high pass rates
✓Supportive, caring community environment
✓Clear focus on both academic excellence and moral integrity
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted (inspection data now available following recent 'Good' rating)
!Limited information on co-curricular breadth and SEND provision
!Very small cohort (148 pupils) may limit subject breadth or peer diversity