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Islamiyah School
Islamiyah Girls High School considers Year 7 applicants through documents, an online assessment and an interview.
Independent school · Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
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Planning your child’s next school? Explore entry to Islamiyah School below. For families preparing for the 11+, Plusling makes it easy to build skills and confidence one short quiz at a time.
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Meet the school
At a glance
Facts checked
- Admissions classification
- Non-selective, according to the official school register
- Department for Education
Willow Street, Little Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5NQ
Plan your approach
Entry information
Islamiyah Girls High School’s published 2026–27 policy describes Year 7 applications with a birth certificate or passport, a school report and an application fee, followed by an online assessment and interview. The policy gives September and January as entry points; ask the school for dates and availability for your child’s intended cohort.
Entry stage: 11+ / Year 7
The admissions process
- Download the application form from the school’s admissions page or request it from the school office. Return the completed form with the requested identity documents and recent school report.
- The current linked form and 2026–27 policy both state a £150 application charge. Confirm the current payment arrangements directly with the school before submitting.
- The school contacts applicants about an online assessment and an interview attended with parents. Its policy calls the assessment a CATS test; ask Admissions to confirm the format, timings and any access arrangements.
- The policy describes September and January entry points and asks families to apply in advance. Confirm which start dates and Year 7 places are available for your child.
- Successful applicants receive written notification. The policy separately lists a further £100 charge covering uniform, a planner and an Islamic studies book; confirm the current charges and acceptance steps with the school.
Read the official details: Admissions information from Department for Education
Go to the source
Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
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For families preparing for the 11+, these four practice areas offer a useful starting point. Use the relevant official assessment guidance to choose the skills your child needs.
English
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
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Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizMaths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
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Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
Start the 5-question maths quizVerbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.
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Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.
Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quizNon-verbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.
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Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
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Before you apply
- Confirm the assessment format, dates and available places directly with the school for your intended start year.
- Ask for the current admissions arrangements and charges. The policies directory may carry a newer document than a link elsewhere on the site.
- Discuss any learning support needs or access arrangements with the school before assessment.
Plusling’s guide to Islamiyah School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Islamiyah School: school details Department for Education
- Islamiyah Girls High School admissions and application forms Islamiyah Girls High School
- Islamiyah Girls High School admissions policy 2026–27 Islamiyah Girls High School
- Islamiyah Girls High School application form linked in the current admissions page Islamiyah Girls High School
- Islamiyah Girls High School policies directory Islamiyah Girls High School
- Islamiyah Girls High School official website Islamiyah Girls High School