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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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Overview & data

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

GCSE

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.