Al-Aqsa Schools Trust vs Spinney Hill Primary School
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
Spinney Hill Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
687 students
| Measure | Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Leicester, East Midlands | Spinney Hill Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 329 | #458 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #177 of 4,090 | #5970 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 297 | 687 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 687 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.71 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.alaqsaschool.co.uk | www.spinneyhill.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Al-Aqsa Schools Trust scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 59.4).
- •Spinney Hill Primary School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 297.
- •Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is a independent school while Spinney Hill Primary School 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 Spinney Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Aqsa Schools Trust ranks higher (93.2 vs 59.4 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 Spinney Hill Primary School?
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. Spinney Hill Primary School: 687. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Aqsa Schools Trust and Spinney Hill Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is 7th of 329 and Spinney Hill Primary School is 458th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).