
Blackburn, Lancashire · BB1 5JT
Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda is an Islamic boarding school for boys aged 11+ in Blackburn, established in 1997. It integrates rigorous Quranic study (Hifz and Aalimiyah programmes) with secular GCSEs and A-Levels, serving approximately 450 pupils. The school aims to develop confident Muslim scholars and citizens grounded in both Islamic knowledge and British education standards.
Who thrives here
Boys seeking a boarding environment that balances intensive Islamic knowledge acquisition with GCSEs and A-Levels; families prioritising religious education alongside mainstream qualifications.
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30 Moss Street
Blackburn, Lancashire
BB1 5JT
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Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School, 0% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 27.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School offers boarding as well as day places.
Ofsted rated Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School “Good” (2023).
Frequently praised
✓Strong Islamic learning environment with qualified scholars
✓Comprehensive pastoral care within boarding community
✓Successful balance of religious and secular qualifications
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited transparency on safeguarding and educational outcomes data