Al Islah Girls' High School vs Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 17 km 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
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
122 students
| Measure | Al Islah Girls' High School BLACKBURN, North West | Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 536 | #211 of 536 |
| National rank | #3288 of 4,090 | #1870 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 119 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 122 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 48.6% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.9% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 31.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | BLACKBURN | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alislah.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 23.4).
- •Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is the larger school with 122 students compared with 119.
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 Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya?
On the Success Index (England), Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya ranks higher (52.2 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 Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya?
About 17 km in a straight line, between BLACKBURN and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Islah Girls' High School: 119. Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Islah Girls' High School and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya rank in North West?
Al Islah Girls' High School is 402nd of 536 and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is 211th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).