Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School

Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is an Islamic independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a sixth form and Alimiyyah programme and adult students. All independent school standards and safeguarding standards are met. The school is led by a proprietor who is also the principal, and it is highly regarded in its community. Pupils benefit from notably high attendance, mature and courteous behaviour, strong pastoral care and a well-designed personal development programme. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with religious and secular strands complementing each other, and post-16 students generally complete A-levels and religious studies successfully before moving on to university or professional routes. Governance is effective and leaders have addressed areas from the previous inspection. However, achievement is uneven across subjects and between GCSE and A-level. Teachers do not consistently use assessment information to adapt teaching for pupils who struggle or need deeper challenge, and information about pupils' additional needs is not always joined up, which limits the consistency of support. Leaders are aware of these issues and have action plans, but some improvements are taking longer because understanding of barriers to achievement, including SEND, is still developing.

Strengths

• Pupils' attendance rates are notably high and leaders are proactive in preventing poor attendance habits.
• The culture of positive behaviour has a remarkable impact on pupils' academic and social development.
• Pupils are mature, courteous, highly motivated and show deep respect for each other and staff.
• Personal development is broad, with expertly designed PSHE, RSE and citizenship curricula.
• Pastoral care is strong and personalised, helping pupils settle quickly and overcome difficulties.
• Pupils benefit from well-chosen extracurricular activities, including sports, community work and public speaking.
• Careers guidance has been strengthened and pupils receive comprehensive information about future pathways.
• The curriculum is high quality, broad and ambitious, with religious and secular studies complementing each other well.
• Teachers are highly knowledgeable about their subjects and use effective teaching methods generally.
• Reading is a prominent feature of the curriculum, with systems to identify and support pupils who find reading difficult.
• Inclusion is caring and founded on high ambitions for all pupils, with personalised social and emotional support.
• Governance is well informed and provides effective support and challenge, helping leaders address priorities.
• Post-16 students follow ambitious qualifications, including A-levels, and many progress to prestigious university courses and professional careers.

Areas for Improvement

• Pupils' achievement is uneven across subjects and between GCSE and A-level qualifications.
• Teachers do not consistently use assessment information to adapt teaching for pupils who find learning difficult or to deepen learning for those who have already grasped key knowledge.
• Information about pupils' needs and the support they receive is not always connected comprehensively across staff.
• Leaders' and teachers' understanding of barriers to achievement, including SEND, is still developing, so some improvements are taking longer than they could.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK 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 Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is Expected standard, from an inspection in October 2026.

When was Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School last inspected by Ofsted?

Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School was last inspected in October 2026.

How many pupils does Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School have?

Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School has 354 pupils on roll.

What age range does Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School cover?

Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School for pupils aged 11 to 25.

What are Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 55.4, and 69% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School?

Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is at 30 Moss Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5JT.