Al-Islamia Institute for Education vs Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 207 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Islamia Institute for Education
Leicester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
103 students
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Al-Islamia Institute for Education Leicester, East Midlands | Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #576 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #7251 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 103 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 450 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.sparkenhoe.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 103.
- •Al-Islamia Institute for Education is a independent school while Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is a academy 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-Islamia Institute for Education better than Sparkenhoe Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Islamia Institute for Education and Sparkenhoe Community Primary School?
About 207 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Islamia Institute for Education: 103. Sparkenhoe Community Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Islamia Institute for Education and Sparkenhoe Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Al-Islamia Institute for Education is unranked and Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is 576th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).