Catherine Junior School vs Darul Uloom Leicester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 935 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 Uloom Leicester
Leicester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–23
142 students
| Measure | Catherine Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | Darul Uloom Leicester Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1224 of 1,516 | #9 of 329 |
| National rank | #12973 of 15,697 | #190 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–23 |
| Students | 454 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 142 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 63.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.catherine-jun.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.darululoomleicester.org |
The verdict
- •Darul Uloom Leicester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 26.1).
- •Catherine Junior School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 142.
- •Catherine Junior School is a local authority school while Darul Uloom Leicester is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Catherine Junior School is co-educational and Darul Uloom Leicester is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Catherine Junior School better than Darul Uloom Leicester?
On the Success Index (England), Darul Uloom Leicester ranks higher (92.9 vs 26.1 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 Catherine Junior School and Darul Uloom Leicester?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catherine Junior School: 454. Darul Uloom Leicester: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catherine Junior School and Darul Uloom Leicester rank in East Midlands?
Catherine Junior School is 1224th of 1,516 and Darul Uloom Leicester is 9th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).