Best Private Schools in Leicester
20 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Leicester, 20 independent schools (7.3% of total) cater to 2,427 pupils, with 0.0% eligible for free school meals, a stark contrast to national averages.
- Leicester's private schools demonstrate high academic achievement, with an Attainment 8 score of 52.27, compared to the national average of 46.10, and 54.3% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- Of the 15 inspected private schools in Leicester, 80.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 10 Good ratings, though 2 are rated Inadequate and 1 Requires Improvement.
- Private schools in Leicester have lower proportions of pupils with special educational needs at 4.8%, compared to the national average of 13.0%, and serve a more affluent population.
Leicester High School for Girls
LE2 2PP
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Girls
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Pupils284
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IM
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
LE5 5AY
Independent · Primary · Ages 9–16 · Boys
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Pupils151
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LO
Land of Learning Primary School
Leicester, LE5 5PF
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
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Pupils210
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AS
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
Leicester, LE5 4PP
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16
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Pupils313
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AI
Al-Islamia Institute for Education
Leicester, LE2 0SA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
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Pupils109
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LI
Leicester Islamic Academy
Leicester, LE2 2PJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Pupils363
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The Goldhill Learning Foundation
Leicester, LE2 6TL
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–14
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Pupils7
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TI
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
Leicester, LE5 3LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16
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Pupils229
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DU
Darul Uloom Leicester
Leicester, LE4 5LN
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–23 · Boys
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Pupils127
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LP
Leicester Preparatory School
Leicester, LE2 2AA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
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Pupils61
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Educ8 Leicestershire
Leicester, LE3 6LP
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–16
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Pupils7
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Jameah Academy
Leicester, LE5 3SD
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16 · Girls
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Absence–
Pupils240
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JB
Jameah Boys Academy
LE5 3SQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16 · Boys
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Pupils189
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St Crispin's School
Leicester, LE2 1XA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
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Pupils77
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 20 private schools in Leicester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 80% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.12 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,049 | £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.