Al-Aqsa Schools Trust, Leicester
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Leicester. It has an Islam religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Al-Aqsa Schools Trust can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Al-Aqsa Schools Trust are The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School (0.5 miles, Good); Jameah Academy (0.6 miles); Jameah Boys Academy (0.6 miles); and Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School (0.8 miles, Outstanding).
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute SchoolJameah AcademyJameah Boys AcademyImam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Al-Aqsa Schools Trust (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (91%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 4 pupils (1.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Wayne Way (opposite), 110 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust excels at creating a welcoming, respectful community where pupils feel valued and secure. The school offers a high-quality, well-structured curriculum with strong teaching in core subjects like English, mathematics, and science, and provides excellent enrichment through trips and cultural activities. By Year 11, pupils gain strong academic qualifications and develop important leadership and life skills that prepare them confidently for further education and training.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a safe, supportive 'family feel' environment where concerns are addressed swiftly
- Broad, ambitious, well-structured curriculum with progressive knowledge building across subjects like science, mathematics, and English
- Excellent early reading programme with strong phonics teaching and targeted support ensuring pupils catch up quickly
- Effective behaviour systems and positive school culture based on values of kindness, trust, and respect
- Rich enrichment opportunities through trips, culture days, and moral discussions that prepare pupils for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in some foundation subjects in the primary phase is less effective, with feedback not always precise enough to help pupils improve
- Early years staff interactions do not consistently promote discussion and learning through play as effectively as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with rigorous health and safety checks, thorough risk assessments, and robust recruitment procedures including all necessary safeguarding checks for staff, governors, and volunteers.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, enterprise projects, trips to Warwick Castle and the Curve Theatre, culture day celebrations
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is an Islamic independent day school in Leicester serving pupils aged 3 to 16. The school was rated Good overall, maintaining its previous Good rating, and meets all independent school standards.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
46 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Al-Aqsa Schools Trust can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 21 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
297 pupils
456 places
159 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicester council
Places available
4,570
Applications
4,613
Got 1st preference
83.9%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Leicester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
1.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
297
Total Pupils
99
Boys
198
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
What are GCSE results like at Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Al-Aqsa Schools Trust can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Al-Aqsa Schools Trust's Ofsted rating?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025.
Does Al-Aqsa Schools Trust meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in January 2025, Al-Aqsa Schools Trust met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust has around 297 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 21 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is at The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)