Al Islah Girls' High School vs Blackburn Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 626 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Islah Girls' High School
BLACKBURN · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
119 students
Blackburn Central High School
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,015 students
| Measure | Al Islah Girls' High School BLACKBURN, North West | Blackburn Central High School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 536 | #365 of 536 |
| National rank | #3288 of 4,090 | #3019 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 119 | 1,015 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 1,015 |
| Free school meals | – | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 48.6% | 112.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.9% | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 31.4% | 55.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | BLACKBURN | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alislah.org.uk | www.bchs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 23.4).
- •Blackburn Central High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 119.
- •Al Islah Girls' High School is a independent school while Blackburn Central High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Islah Girls' High School is girls and Blackburn Central High School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al Islah Girls' High School better than Blackburn Central High School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackburn Central High School ranks higher (28.9 vs 23.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al Islah Girls' High School and Blackburn Central High School?
About 626 m in a straight line, between BLACKBURN and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Islah Girls' High School: 119. Blackburn Central High School: 1,015. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Islah Girls' High School and Blackburn Central High School rank in North West?
Al Islah Girls' High School is 402nd of 536 and Blackburn Central High School is 365th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).