Catherine Junior School vs Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 735 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine Junior School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
454 students
Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd
Leicester · Independent primary · Ages 5–6
4 students
| Measure | Catherine Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1224 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #12973 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–6 |
| Students | 454 | 4 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 4 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 16% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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-jun.leicester.sch.uk/ | dmleicester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine Junior School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 4.
- •Catherine Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School and Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catherine Junior School: 454. Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd: 4. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catherine Junior School and Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd rank in East Midlands?
Catherine Junior School is 1224th of 1,516 and Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).