Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd, Leicester
Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd is an independent school for pupils aged 5 to 6 in Leicester.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd are Al-Islamia Institute for Education (0.7 miles, Good); Jameah Boys Academy (0.7 miles); Jameah Academy (0.7 miles); and The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School (0.8 miles, Good).
Al-Islamia Institute for EducationJameah Boys AcademyJameah AcademyThe Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1070 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dysart Way (stand b), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1441 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leicester (382), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has a clear vision to provide high-quality education rooted in Islamic values while delivering the full national curriculum. Leaders have strong systems in place for safeguarding, health and safety, and staff recruitment. The school is well-prepared to support all pupils, including those with additional needs, through careful assessment and targeted support.
Key Strengths
- Clear Islamic ethos underpinning a comprehensive national curriculum with well-planned schemes of work
- Strong safeguarding policies and procedures with secure safer recruitment processes in place
- Thorough health and safety arrangements including fire safety, first aid, and risk assessments
- Leaders have addressed all concerns from the previous inspection
- Commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs through assessment and targeted intervention
Areas for Improvement
- School does not yet have a website - leaders plan to develop one if registered
- Limited to Year 1 initially with plans to extend provision through a future material change application
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with leaders demonstrating a thorough understanding of their responsibilities, up-to-date policies reflecting statutory guidance, and secure safer recruitment processes in place.
Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd is a new independent school proposing to open with an Islamic ethos, offering high-quality education for pupils in the early years. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 66
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 53 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 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
16%
Available places
4 pupils
25 places
21 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
4
Total Pupils
3
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd
How many pupils go to Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd?
Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd has around 4 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd?
Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd 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 Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 53 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 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 Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd?
Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd is at Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)