Islamiyah School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, North West · BB1 5NQ
Islamiyah School is a small independent girls' school in Blackburn, with an Islamic religious character that shapes daily life. Around 175 pupils are taught here, a roll that allows for a close-knit, focused environment in which staff can know each girl well. The school takes pupils from age 11 and is led by headteacher Ms Mehnaz Kausar. As a fee-paying school inspected by the ISI, it offers families seeking single-sex, faith-based education a clearly defined alternative to the local maintained sector.
175
Pupils
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 175
- Location
- Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, North West
- Website
- islamiyahschoolblackburn.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Mehnaz Kausar
Teaching & academics
The school prepares girls for GCSE qualifications, the main academic milestone of their time here. With a modest roll of 175 across the secondary years, class sizes are likely to be small, allowing teaching to be tailored closely to individual progress.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Islam
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, faith-centred girls' school for families who want an Islamic ethos alongside a GCSE-focused education in Blackburn.
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Islamiyah School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Islamiyah School located?
Islamiyah School is located at Willow Street, Little Harwood, Blackburn, BB1 5NQ.
What type of school is Islamiyah School?
Islamiyah School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Islamiyah School?
Islamiyah School has approximately 175 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.