Dar Ul Madinah
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Granville Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6HD |
| Reference Number | 142931 |
Dar Ul Madinah has achieved a good overall effectiveness rating in its latest inspection, demonstrating a supportive and respectful environment where pupils are happy and flourish academically. The school successfully maintains high expectations for pupil behaviour and achievement, resulting in positive attitudes toward learning across various subjects. The implementation of a broad and ambitious curriculum allows pupils to engage meaningfully and also provides opportunities for personal development through extracurricular experiences. The recent increase in pupil numbers and changes in leadership reflect a period of growth for the school, maintaining compliance with independent school standards.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 51 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.06%
Girls: 52.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 May 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Nov 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 22 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Supportive environment where pupils feel valued
- High expectations for behavior and achievement
- Ambitious and broad curriculum
- Effective teaching of phonics leading to confident reading
- Positive contributions to school life through leadership roles
- Strong commitment to pupil well-being and personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate adaptation of curriculum for some pupils with SEND
- Limited opportunities for pupils in early-stage subjects to strengthen their learning
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 24 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 33 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 17 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 33 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 9 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 22 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 17 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 33 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 33 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 28 | 5 |
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