Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School

Students receive pastoral care, clear expectations and secure supervision intended to support confident maturation.

“Life at Jamiah is built around purposeful routine, secure supervision and an atmosphere that supports both study and spiritual growth. Students benefit from clear expectations, pastoral care and a campus environment designed to help them mature with confidence.”

Senior staff and boarding assistants provide round-the-clock support to boarding students.

“A dedicated team of senior staff and boarding assistants are available around the clock to help with any concerns, problems or just a friendly chat.”

Students undertake charitable social action supporting homeless people in Blackburn.

“Students collect donations, prepare food and purchase clothing for those in need in Blackburn.”

Evening and weekend clubs are available primarily for boarders, with non-boarders able to join subject to availability.

“Clubs generally run in evenings and weekends, ideal for boarding students. Non-boarding students can also join with availability.”

The college aims to form faith-grounded, disciplined young Muslims who contribute positively to their communities.

“Our purpose is not only to educate, but to shape young Muslims who are grounded in their faith, disciplined in their character and able to contribute positively to their communities.”

The college aims to provide high-quality Islamic education alongside strong academic and vocational study.

“Provide high-quality Islamic education and training alongside strong academic and vocational study.”

Post-16 students can take an Alim course with optional afternoon A-Level provision.

“For Alim course students, with optional A-Level provision in afternoon hours.”

The school provides education from Key Stage 3 through A Levels with a broad, balanced curriculum and strong academic core.

“Key Stage 3 to A Levels with a broad, balanced curriculum and a strong academic core.”

All applicants are invited to an interview, after which Jamiah confirms in writing whether a place has been offered.

“Once we receive an application form we invite all applicants for an interview . Only after the interview, Jamiah will confirm by writing whether your son has been given a place.”

Applications for over-16 students are open from March to May.

“Applications open from March to May .”

An alumnus progressed to a University of Manchester degree and employment as a qualified accountant at Ernst and Young LLP.

“Thereafter, I went on to complete a BA in Economics and Social Studies at The University of Manchester in 2009. Currently, I am employed at Ernst and Young LLP as a qualified accountant and my other interests include delivering lectures and seminars, teaching and sitting on a shariah board.”

An alumnus reports attaining GCSEs, A levels, a first-class bachelor's degree and an LLM in law.

“After gaining an Alimiyya degree at the institution not only was I able to achieve great GCSE’s and A-levels and thereafter a first class BA Hons degree but also a LLM in law.”

English Baccalaureate average point scores were 5.63 in 2022/23, 6.12 in 2023/24, and 5.3 in 2024/25.

“| English Baccalaureate average point score | 5.63 | 6.12 | 5.3 |”

English Baccalaureate entry was 97.8% in 2022/23, 92.5% in 2023/24, and 85.1% in 2024/25.

“| % of pupils entering the English Baccalaureate | 97.8% | 92.5% | 85.1% |”