Is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School a girls school?

Yes — Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School have?

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School has 854 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022).

How does Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.7 in 2025/26.

Is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is part of STAR ACADEMIES.

Where is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School?

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is located at Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 7AD.

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 7AD

Outstanding

Inspected 11 October 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

68.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

854

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is an academy converter in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 854 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. The school has a Muslim religious character. It is part of STAR ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.7 (2025/26). 20% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 854 / 800 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Muslim
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 October 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20%

Free school meals

50.3%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

10.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

68.7

Attainment 8

124 pupils

88.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

91.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

71 students

31%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

68%

To higher education

30%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

3.0%

Overall absence

3.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

56.12

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

16.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

18.1

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

£45,222

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,912 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,810

Spend per pupil

£7,270

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 7AD
Phone: 0125454021
Head Teacher: Shahnaz Akhtar
Website: http://www.tighs.com/

Academy Trust

STAR ACADEMIES →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School?: Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is an academy converter in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School a girls school?: Yes — Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School have?: Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School has 854 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?: Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022).
How does Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.7 in 2025/26.
Is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is part of STAR ACADEMIES.
Where is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School?: Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is located at Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 7AD.