Al-Aqsa Schools Trust vs St Barnabas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 705 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
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
| Measure | Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Leicester, East Midlands | St Barnabas CofE Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 329 | #560 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #177 of 4,090 | #7108 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 297 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 335 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| 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.st-barnabas.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Al-Aqsa Schools Trust scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 54.0).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 297.
- •Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is a independent school while St Barnabas CofE 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 St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Aqsa Schools Trust ranks higher (93.2 vs 54.0 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 St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
About 705 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust: 297. St Barnabas CofE Primary School: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Aqsa Schools Trust and St Barnabas CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is 7th of 329 and St Barnabas CofE Primary School is 560th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).