Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School, Blackburn
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 25 in Blackburn. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School in detail
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School in its own words
In its own words: "“Let there be a group among you who call others to goodness, encourage what is good, and forbid what is evil - it is they who will be successful.” Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda was established in August 1997 for boys aged 11 years and over."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School are Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda (under 0.1 miles, Good); Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good); Islamiyah School (0.5 miles); and Al Islah Girls' High School (0.8 miles, Good).
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal HudaRawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary SchoolIslamiyah SchoolAl Islah Girls' High School
Where pupils go next
Of the 18 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 0% went on to university or other higher education and 6% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blackburn Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harwood Gate (by), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 17 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Blackburn with Darwen is 24 (the median across 89 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
354 pupils
550 places
196 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Blackburn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blackburn
Across Blackburn with Darwen council
Places available
2,284
Applications
2,116
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
94.1%
All secondary applications across Blackburn with Darwen council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
354
Total Pupils
354
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School
What are GCSE results like at Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School's Ofsted rating?
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
Does Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2023, Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School?
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School has around 354 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School?
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 17 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Blackburn with Darwen is 24 (the median across 89 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School?
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School is at 30 Moss Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5JT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)