Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School is a secondary school in Blackburn, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a muslim religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School currently has around 736 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 2.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a indian background (60.1%). pakistani pupils make up about 29.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sumner Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LD |
| Website: | www.tibhs.com |
| Telephone: | 01254918670 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Majid Ditta |
| Religious character: | Muslim |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138220 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 800 |
| Number of Pupils: | 736 |
| Number of Boys: | 736 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 2.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 60.10% | 442 |
| Pakistani | 29.30% | 216 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 4 |
| African | 0.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| White British | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hancock Street , BB2 2LZ | - not rated | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School Hancock Street , BB2 2LZ | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Feilden Street , BB2 1LQ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Park Primary School Cavendish Place , BB2 2PN | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | - not rated | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Tree School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bla01 - Blackburn With Darwen 2 Lord Street West , 2nd Floor, Bank Chambers BB2 1JX | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.