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Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School

Inspected 8 Jul 2025 · URN 131389

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Dave Carrigan (lead), Debbie Dawson

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  • Inspection date verified

    8 Jul 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Dave Carrigan, Debbie Dawson

  • Postcode verified

    BB1 5JT

  • Name on report verified

    Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda

  • URN verified

    131389

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Progress monitoring inspection boarding report

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Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda 30 Moss Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 5JT

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Context of the inspection

This unannounced monitoring visit focuses on the residential aspect of the school. The purpose of this visit was to assess whether progress has been made towards meeting the national minimum standards that were identified as having not been met at the previous monitoring visit on 23 July 2024.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Leaders have taken their responsibility to monitor the boarding provision seriously. They now carry out regular checks to ensure that living conditions are suitable and comfortable for boarders. Leaders have replaced carpets, sinks and windows, and they have painted throughout the provision.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Leaders have improved the safety and cleanliness of the boarding areas. Better cleaning procedures and more rigorous monitoring systems are in place. This means that these areas are now cleaner and more hygienic. Inspection Report Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda, 08/07/2025 Page 2 of 4

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Inspection team

Dave Carrigan Lead Social Care Inspector Debbie Dawson Social Care Inspector

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Information about this school

This independent school serves as a day and boarding school, providing male Muslim students with both an Islamic and secular education. Boarding accommodation for pupils under the age of 18 is located in one of two school buildings. The school has been purpose-built. As well as classrooms and boarding provision, the school has its own mosque. Currently, the school has a total of 350 pupils, with 112 boarding pupils under the age of 18 and 48 boarding pupils over the age of 18. Inspection Report Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda, 08/07/2025 Page 3 of 4

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School details

Unique reference number 131389 Social care unique reference number SC005870 DfE registration number 889/6005

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School details

This inspection was carried out under the Children Act 1989, as amended by the Care Standards Act 2000, having regard to the national minimum standards for boarding schools.

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School details

The inspection was conducted at the request of the Registration Authority for independent schools in order to monitor the progress the school has made in implementing its action plan following the previous inspection.

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School details

Type of school Boarding school Number of boarders on roll 160 Gender of boarders Boys Age range of boarders 11 to 18 Headteacher Abdus Samad Ahmed Date of previous boarding inspection 23 July 2024 Telephone number 01254 673105 Email address info@jamiah.co.uk Inspection Report Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda, 08/07/2025 Page 4 of 4 inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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School details

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