Noorul Uloom
Blackburn with Darwen, North West · BB2 3NY
Noorul Uloom is a small independent girls' school in Blackburn with Darwen, with an Islamic religious character and around 136 pupils. Its intimate scale gives it the feel of a close community, and it caters for girls from age 11 through to A-level. Entry at 11 is available, and the school is inspected by the ISI. Families seeking a faith-centred education for daughters in a smaller setting are most likely to find it a natural fit.
136
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 136
- Location
- Blackburn with Darwen, North West
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Imrana Kotwal
Latest results
Attainment 8
49.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
38%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school's average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 sits above the national average of 46.9, suggesting solid progress across the breadth of GCSE subjects. The picture is more mixed at the headline benchmark, where 38% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, below the national figure of 47%. Both GCSE and A-level are offered, giving girls a continuous route through to the sixth form.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Islam
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, faith-based girls' school where strong overall GCSE breadth meets a more modest core-subject pass rate. Best suited to families who value an Islamic ethos and a close-knit environment.
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Noorul Uloom 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Noorul Uloom located?
Noorul Uloom is located at Park Lee Rd, Blackburn, BB2 3NY.
What type of school is Noorul Uloom?
Noorul Uloom is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Noorul Uloom?
Noorul Uloom has approximately 136 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.