Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda is an independent school in Blackburn for pupils aged 11 to 25. It has 246 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda is Good, from an inspection in November 2023. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 64.5, and 93% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2023. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-25 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 32 Moss Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5JT |
| Phone | 01254476731 |
| Reference Number | 149362 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 246 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda is a welcoming Islamic faith school that provides a good quality of education for its pupils. The inspection revealed high levels of pupil engagement, with students displaying exemplary behavior, high attendance rates, and a strong sense of community. The school fosters a supportive environment, promoting both academic and personal development, and pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities that enhance their learning experience. Although the overall performance is commendable, some areas require improvement to further enhance the educational delivery.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2023 | Education and boarding inspection summary |
| 26 Jul 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement across the curriculum.
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading and support for those struggling.
- Wide range of extracurricular and enrichment opportunities.
- Well-structured curriculum that helps build on students' learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check if pupils' knowledge is secure before introducing new topics.
- Inadequate systems to identify gaps in older pupils' phonics knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 64.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 93.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 93.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda 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 Ilm Wal Huda's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
When was Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda last inspected by Ofsted?
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda was last inspected in November 2023.
How many pupils does Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda have?
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda has 246 pupils on roll.
What age range does Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda cover?
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda for pupils aged 11 to 25.
What are Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 64.5, and 93% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda?
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda is at 32 Moss Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5JT.