Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School

Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School demonstrates good overall effectiveness with a strong emphasis on pupil learning and well-being. The school fosters an environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and confident to express their concerns, supported by nurturing relationships with staff. With a focus on charitable causes and British values, pupils are engaged in a broad curriculum that has been recently revised to enhance their learning experiences. The school has successfully implemented a structured approach to reading, which contributes positively to literacy outcomes, despite having no special educational needs and/or disabilities pupils.

Strengths

• Pupils form strong and trusting relationships with staff.
• The school provides a wide range of engaging learning experiences.
• Reading is at the core of the curriculum, with pupils demonstrating confidence and enjoyment.
• Staff are well-trained and support pupils effectively in their learning.
• The school has a positive and safe atmosphere that promotes respectful behaviour.
• Parents feel fully involved and are satisfied with the school’s communication and their children's safety.

Areas for Improvement

• A few subjects have inconsistent curriculum delivery, impacting depth of knowledge for some pupils.
• Limited opportunities for pupils to pursue interests in music, sport, and art.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

When was Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School was last inspected in November 2023.

How many pupils does Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School have?

Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School has 140 pupils on roll.

What age range does Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School cover?

Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School?

Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School is at 184 Whalley Old Rd, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5NZ.