Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School, Blackburn
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Blackburn. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School in detail
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Rawdhatul Uloom is an Islamic Primary School which was established in 1992 in Blackburn, providing primary education to children aged 4 to 11 years of age in a caring Islamic environment. Rawdhatul uloom is a non-profit making, community based institution, run under the UK registered charity “Siddiqiyya Educational Trust” (Charity Commission reg. no: 1110960 )."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School are Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School (0.2 miles, Good); Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda (0.3 miles, Good); Islamiyah School (0.3 miles); and Al Islah Girls' High School (1 mile, Good).
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK SchoolRawdhatul Ilm Wal HudaIslamiyah SchoolAl Islah Girls' High School
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 1 mile away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rydal Road (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary 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 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
Early Years
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 September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 55
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 19
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 37 slight.
19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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
97%
Near capacity
140 pupils
145 places
5 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(9)
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
140
Total Pupils
56
Boys
84
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School
Questions parents ask about Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School
What is Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
Does Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2023, Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School?
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School has around 140 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School?
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary 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 Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 37 slight. 19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School?
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School is at 184 Whalley Old Rd, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5NZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)