Students at Islamiyah Girls’ High School (IGHS) achieved some of their strongest results in the school’s recent history.

At the Willow Street independent school, 91 per cent of pupils achieved a Grade 5 or higher in English and Maths.

Outstanding pupils included:

• Imaan Ahmed achieved five grade 9s, three grade 8s and three grade 7’s;
• Wania Khan got one grade 9, four grade 8s, three grade 7s and one grade 6;
• Fatima Bibi gained one grade 9, five grades 8s, two grade 7’s and one grade 6;
• Sanah Yaseen achieved one grade 9, three grade 8s, one grade 7 and three grade 6s;
• Mehak Waqas gained one grade 9, two grade 8s, five grade 7s and a grade 6.

Reflecting on her time at the school Wania Khan, said: ‘I was really pleased to celebrate my GCSE results with my family and friends.

“I wholeheartedly thank Islamiyah Girls High School for supporting me throughout the five years I have studied at the school.

“It has taught me that with hard work, dedication and faith, anything is possible to achieve.

“Not only have I learnt about my subjects in-depth and with full understanding due to the dedicated staff, but I have also had the opportunity to take part in numerous charity and enrichment opportunities.

“I am really excited to start my A Levels journey in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and further maths at St. Wilfrid’s Sixth Form.”

Headteacher of Islamiyah High School, Mehnaz Kauser, added: “We are thrilled with the results, the school continuously remains amongst the top performing schools in Blackburn and this year is no exception.

“I am incredibly proud of the pupils and admire the resilience, dedication and hard work they have demonstrated.

“This remarkable success not only reflects on their dedication but also the support and commitment of our staff and their parents.

“I would like to wish all of our leavers the very best  and  look forward to hearing of their future successes.”