Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 May 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 147604.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 53.5 | 44.1 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 83.3% | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 62.5% | 43.3% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 83.3% | 55.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 24 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | c |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 4 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 125 |
| Girls | 125 |
| Boys | 0 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 0 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 0 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Markazul Uloom | Other independent school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Longshaw Community Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Longshaw Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 May 2012. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Blackburn Central High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2012. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Longshaw Infant School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Audley Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Audley Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2013. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. |
Noorul Uloom is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 8 May 2024.
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Noorul Uloom was c.
Noorul Uloom has 125 pupils aged 11 to 23.
Yes, Noorul Uloom teaches students up to age 23.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.