Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Blackburn, BB2 2LD · Blackburn with Darwen · secondary school
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1st of 12 secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 879 of them, against 9.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 84.2 · 96 | 30% | 2.86 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.26 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.6 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 62.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.26 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Poetry, Drama, Debating, First Lego League, Science, Art, and Backing clubs, plus Tauheedul’s Got Talent. Sports include football, rugby, cricket, and handball. Faculty trips visit science museums, power stations, war museums, and galleries. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 746 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who need extra help in maths? What do the faculty trips to science museums typically involve? How does the breakfast club operate on term days?
What Ofsted said about Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Overview
The inspection found that the school is "relentless in its pursuit to provide the highest quality of education," resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of Outstanding. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve exceptionally well within an environment characterised by high aspirations, strong relationships, and a culture described as feeling ‘like a family’.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "determination and resilience," maintaining the "highest standards of conduct" with high rates of attendance and punctuality.
- Staff are "highly effective," using a consistent approach to identify and rectify misconceptions, ensuring pupils with SEND "achieve highly."
- The curriculum is designed to go "beyond the typical," equipping pupils with knowledge for "suitably aspirational next steps" in education or employment.
- There is a strong emphasis on reading, with skilled staff helping pupils to "rapidly improve their reading comprehension and fluency."
- The school provides an "impressive array of activities" that enhance pupils’ leadership, social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.3 |
| 2024/25 | 62.5 |
| 2025/26 | 62.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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