Best Muslim Schools in Leicester
5 muslim schools found
Key Facts
- There are 5 Muslim schools in Leicester, making up 1.8% of the city's 275 schools, which is significantly higher than the national average of 0.2%.
- These schools in Leicester have an impressive Ofsted record, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding and 5 Good ratings out of 5 inspected.
- With a total of 1,818 pupils, Muslim schools in Leicester have a higher proportion of students with English as an additional language at 81.3%, and 6.6% have special educational needs.
- Muslim schools in Leicester demonstrate strong academic performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.77, Attainment 8 score of 55.91, and 67.5% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
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Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
Leicester, LE5 4PP
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils313
P/T Ratio–
LI
Leicester Islamic Academy
Leicester, LE2 2PJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils363
P/T Ratio–
Madani Girls' School
Ofsted
Good
Leicester, LE5 5LL
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · Girls
Progress 8+1.14
Attainment 861.2
Eng+Maths91%
Pupils454
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 275 muslim schools in Leicester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.77 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 55.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 24.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,440 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.