Leicester High School for Girls vs Leicester Islamic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leicester High School for Girls
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
249 students
Leicester Islamic Academy
Leicester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
349 students
| Measure | Leicester High School for Girls Leicester, East Midlands | Leicester Islamic Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #168 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #2101 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 249 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 349 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 57.2% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.leicesterhigh.co.uk | www.lia.uk.net |
The verdict
- •Leicester Islamic Academy is the larger school with 349 students compared with 249.
- •Leicester High School for Girls is girls and Leicester Islamic 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 Leicester High School for Girls better than Leicester Islamic Academy?
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 Leicester High School for Girls and Leicester Islamic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leicester High School for Girls: 249. Leicester Islamic Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leicester High School for Girls and Leicester Islamic Academy rank in East Midlands?
Leicester High School for Girls is 168th of 329 and Leicester Islamic Academy is unranked among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).