Catherine Infant School vs Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 690 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
378 students
Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd
Leicester · Independent primary · Ages 5–6
4 students
| Measure | Catherine Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #337 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #4657 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–6 |
| Students | 378 | 4 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 4 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 16% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.catherine-inf.leicester.sch.uk | dmleicester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine Infant School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 4.
- •Catherine Infant School is a local authority school while Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd is a independent 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 Catherine Infant School better than Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd?
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 Catherine Infant School and Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catherine Infant School: 378. Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd: 4. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catherine Infant School and Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd rank in East Midlands?
Catherine Infant School is 337th of 1,516 and Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).