About Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School and Sixth Form College
Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School and Sixth Form College (TIGHS) is a state-funded Muslim faith school for girls aged 11–18 in Blackburn, Lancashire — the flagship school of the Star Academies trust. Founded in 1984 and a state school since 2005, it is a progressive, inclusive school that welcomes families of all faiths and none.
It is state-funded, so there are no fees and no academic entrance exam — admission is non-selective, with faith-based oversubscription criteria. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted four times running, it is consistently among the highest-performing schools in the country for progress.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School
Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School Admissions Criteria
Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School is a non-selective Muslim faith academy, so there is no academic entrance exam and no fees. As an inclusive faith school it welcomes families of all faiths and none. Year 7 admission is coordinated through your home Local Authority, with faith-based oversubscription criteria; you complete the school’s Supplementary Information Form alongside naming the school on your Local Authority’s Common Application Form.
- ✓Step 1 — Visit: Look round at an Open Day or arranged tour to get a feel for the school. This is not part of any selection process.
- ✓Step 2 — Apply through your Local Authority: List the school on your child’s secondary Common Application Form (CAF) through your home Local Authority by the national deadline of 31 October in Year 6. You do not register or pay a fee directly to the school.
- ✓Step 3 — Complete the school Supplementary Information Form: Complete and return the school’s Supplementary Information Form by 31 October so the governors can apply the faith-based oversubscription criteria. Applying via your Local Authority alone is not enough for faith priority.
- ✓Step 4 — Offers: Your Local Authority sends offers on National Offer Day (1 March of Year 6). Places are allocated against the published oversubscription criteria below.
- ✓Step 5 — Accept your place: Accept the offer through your Local Authority by the date given. There is no acceptance deposit — it is a state-funded school.
As a state-funded school there are no tuition fees. Support such as free school meals and pupil premium funding is available to eligible families — contact the school for details.
How Places Are Allocated at Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School
- Looked-after and previously looked-after children.
- Children whose parent is a member of (or a woman who receives the membership benefits of) the named mosques, including Masjid e Tauheedul Islam.
- Children of staff (under the usual conditions), and children with proven, exceptional medical or social need.
- All other children, with distance from the school used to prioritise.
- See the school’s published admissions policy for the full criteria and definitions.
Admissions & Catchment for Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School
TIGHS is a non-selective faith school, so admission is by the published criteria rather than a test or fee — priority is faith-based, with distance applied within the criteria.
Confirm the current criteria and deadlines in the school’s admissions policy and the Blackburn with Darwen admissions booklet before applying.
Academic Performance at Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School (GCSE & A-Level Results)
TIGHS is one of the highest-performing non-selective schools in the country, rated ‘Outstanding’ and named Comprehensive School of the Year in the North West 2026.
- GCSE: excellent — around 94% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, well above the national average.
- Progress: among the very best nationally (Progress 8), including for disadvantaged pupils.
- Sixth Form: most pupils progress to academic or vocational study and on to university.
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school’s website.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Founded in 1984, Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School is a state Muslim faith school for girls aged 11–18 in Blackburn and the flagship of the Star Academies trust, built on a mission of educational excellence, character development, leadership and service to the community. A specialist humanities school with a strong ‘Leadership’ ethos, it is known for unwaveringly high expectations and warm, inclusive pastoral care.
Co-curricular life emphasises leadership, service and enrichment alongside sport, the arts and many clubs. For the full list, see the school’s own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School
How do I apply to Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School for Year 7?
Name the school on your home Local Authority’s Common Application Form by 31 October and complete the school’s Supplementary Information Form so the governors can apply the faith-based criteria.
Is there an entrance exam at TIGHS?
No. It is a non-selective state school with no entrance exam; places are allocated on the published faith-based criteria, not by a test.
Do you have to be Muslim to attend?
No. TIGHS is an inclusive Muslim faith school that welcomes families of all faiths and none, though its oversubscription criteria give some priority on faith grounds.
How are places allocated if TIGHS is oversubscribed?
After looked-after children, priority goes to children connected to the named mosques, then staff children and exceptional cases, with distance from the school used to prioritise within the criteria.
Does TIGHS have a Sixth Form?
Yes — an 11–18 school with a sixth form offering academic and vocational courses, with most students progressing to university.
Are there fees at TIGHS?
No. It is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees.
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