Darul Uloom Leicester vs Normanton House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darul Uloom Leicester
Leicester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–23
142 students
Normanton House School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
136 students
| Measure | Darul Uloom Leicester Leicester, East Midlands | Normanton House School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 329 | #45 of 329 |
| National rank | #190 of 4,090 | #612 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–23 | Ages 5–16 |
| Students | 142 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 136 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.6 | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.2% | 83.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 83.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.91 | 5.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.darululoomleicester.org | alakramtrust.org.uk/normantonhouseschool/ |
The verdict
- •Darul Uloom Leicester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 80.1).
- •Darul Uloom Leicester is the larger school with 142 students compared with 136.
- •Darul Uloom Leicester is boys and Normanton House School is co-educational.
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 Darul Uloom Leicester better than Normanton House School?
On the Success Index (England), Darul Uloom Leicester ranks higher (92.9 vs 80.1 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 Darul Uloom Leicester and Normanton House School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darul Uloom Leicester: 142. Normanton House School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darul Uloom Leicester and Normanton House School rank in East Midlands?
Darul Uloom Leicester is 9th of 329 and Normanton House School is 45th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).