Al-Aqsa Schools Trust vs Crown Hills Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 847 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
297 students
Crown Hills Community College
Leicester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,493 students
| Measure | Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Leicester, East Midlands | Crown Hills Community College Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 329 | #123 of 329 |
| National rank | #177 of 4,090 | #1545 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 297 | 1,493 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 1,493 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 119.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.2 | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80% | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.3% | 66% |
| EBacc average points | 5.71 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.alaqsaschool.co.uk | www.crownhills.com/ |
The verdict
- •Al-Aqsa Schools Trust scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 58.9).
- •Crown Hills Community College is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 297.
- •Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is a independent school while Crown Hills Community College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al-Aqsa Schools Trust better than Crown Hills Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Aqsa Schools Trust ranks higher (93.2 vs 58.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al-Aqsa Schools Trust and Crown Hills Community College?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust: 297. Crown Hills Community College: 1,493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Aqsa Schools Trust and Crown Hills Community College rank in East Midlands?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is 7th of 329 and Crown Hills Community College is 123rd of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).