Leicester Islamic Academy
IndependentPrimaryNursery
Leicester Islamic Academy
Ages3 – 11
363 pupils
Good· Apr 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Leicester
Head Teacher
Mrs Tabassum Jakhura
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Muslim
Opened
September 1982
Website
www.lia.uk.net
Reference Number
120335
Additional Provisions
Nursery Provision
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils363 (81% of capacity)
Age Range3 – 11
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls53% / 47%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support10.2%
SEN with EHCP0.6%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
8 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Apr 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Early years provision Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND11- Pupils with SEND are well supported.
- Teachers do not always adapt lessons for SEND pupils.
Curriculum11- The curriculum is well designed and logical.
- Phonics resources do not always align well.
Leadership2- Leaders know the school well and act on improvements.
- Staff workload and wellbeing are prioritised.
Safeguarding1- Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils build a strong knowledge base over time.
- Some pupils with SEND do not access the curriculum well.
Teaching Quality11- Teachers deliver engaging lessons.
- Some teachers do not adapt lessons for SEND pupils.
Personal Development2- The PSHE curriculum supports personal development.
- Pupils are taught about SMSC and British values.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Staff and pupils have positive relationships.
- Pupils behave well and pay attention in lessons.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2022Good
- 2017Good
- 2016
- 2015Inadequate
- 2007
- 2006
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
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