Leicester independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 7 schools in Leicester, East Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 193Al-Aqsa Schools TrustLeicester · Independent All-through61.2 Attainment 8 · 297 students
- 293Darul Uloom LeicesterLeicester · Independent Secondary63.6 Attainment 8 · 142 students
- 389The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute SchoolLeicester · Independent All-through57.6 Attainment 8 · 224 students
- 489Jameah AcademyLeicester · Independent All-through56.6 Attainment 8 · 217 students
- 565Jameah Boys AcademyLeicester · Independent All-through47.5 Attainment 8 · 190 students
- 647Leicester High School for GirlsLeicester · Independent All-through47.6 Attainment 8 · 249 students
- 723St Crispin's SchoolLeicester · Independent All-through37.0 Attainment 8 · 70 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Leicester · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 93.2 Top 5% | 61.2 Attainment 8 | 297 |
| 2 | Darul Uloom Leicester Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–23 | Independent | 92.9 Top 5% | 63.6 Attainment 8 | 142 |
| 3 | The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School Leicester · All-through · Ages 5–16 | Independent | 89.4 Top 10% | 57.6 Attainment 8 | 224 |
| 4 | Jameah Academy Leicester · All-through · Ages 5–16 | Independent | 88.5 Top 10% | 56.6 Attainment 8 | 217 |
| 5 | Jameah Boys Academy Leicester · All-through · Ages 5–16 | Independent | 64.6 Top 50% | 47.5 Attainment 8 | 190 |
| 6 | Leicester High School for Girls Leicester · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 47.3 Lower 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 249 |
| 7 | St Crispin's School Leicester · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 23.2 Lower 50% | 37.0 Attainment 8 | 70 |
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust in Leicester leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Leicester with a Success Index (England) of 93.2. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider East Midlands independent schools league table, every school on the Leicester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Leicester?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust in Leicester, East Midlands ranks first among independent schools in Leicester with a Success Index (England) of 93.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 297).
How are independent schools in Leicester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.