SchoolScoresTauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Muslim · Sixth form
Part of STAR ACADEMIES
Sumner Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LD
01254 918670 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 5 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Blackburn comparisons use the 4 of its 10 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Blackburn | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 87% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 94% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 92% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 86% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 69% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 85% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 73% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Blackburn figures pool parents at the Blackburn schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
131 pupils in this year group.
81% — 37 points above the Blackburn with Darwen average, and 36 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 81% | 44% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 62.5 | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
134 pupils in this year group.
90% — 2 points above the Blackburn with Darwen average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 28% | 17% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 26% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 52% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
28 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 33% | 24% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 69% | 49% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 38.2 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
9 subjects, 83 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 18 | 6% | 22% | 30% |
| Biology | 15 | 13% | 27% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 15 | 13% | 53% | 40% |
| Sociology | 9 | 11% | 22% | 20% |
| Economics | 8 | 0% | 38% | 26% |
| Psychology | 6 | 0% | 33% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, Physics, Urdu.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Blackburn with Darwen. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 115 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 233 |
| Of those, offered a place | 114 (49%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 357 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.0 · 2025: 2.0 · 2026: 2.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Muslim school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3% | 30.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 14.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 69.0% | 31.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 23.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.1 | 23.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.1% | 8.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.33% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 81% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 92% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 46% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 18.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Wilfrid's CofE Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Markazul Uloom 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 2 expected, 3 needs attention
- Noorul Uloom 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0% A*/A at A level
- Blackburn Central High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2025 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Al Islah Girls' High School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Witton Park Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 needs attention · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 93% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 15% A*/A at A level
- Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School's Ofsted rating?
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2024.
How did Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 36 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School?
92% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 233 families put Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School as their first choice for 115 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 114 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138220.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.