Darul Uloom Leicester vs Rushey Mead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Rushey Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,804 students
| Measure | Darul Uloom Leicester Leicester, East Midlands | Rushey Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 329 | #74 of 329 |
| National rank | #190 of 4,090 | #947 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–23 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 142 | 1,804 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 1,804 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.6 | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.2% | 51.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.91 | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.darululoomleicester.org | www.rushey-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Darul Uloom Leicester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 71.8).
- •Rushey Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 142.
- •Darul Uloom Leicester is a independent school while Rushey Mead Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Darul Uloom Leicester is boys and Rushey Mead Academy 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 Rushey Mead Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Darul Uloom Leicester ranks higher (92.9 vs 71.8 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 Rushey Mead Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darul Uloom Leicester: 142. Rushey Mead Academy: 1,804. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darul Uloom Leicester and Rushey Mead Academy rank in East Midlands?
Darul Uloom Leicester is 9th of 329 and Rushey Mead Academy is 74th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).