Darul Uloom Leicester, Leicester

In its own words: "Our mission is to provide a well-rounded learning experience for students to acquire Islamic and Academic knowledge, nurturing them to be a positive influence and becoming inspiring leaders of tomorrow Our school attracts students from all over the country through our enriched vision and values."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our institution is dedicated to producing Huffaaz and Ulama while ensuring academic and spiritual growth. Students from across the country travel to enrol in our specialist courses in Quran memorisation and in-depth Islamic theology. The certificate awarded upon completion is recognised globally, equipping our graduates to serve as Imams, teachers, community leaders, and advisors."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, basketball and karate.

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 Darul Uloom Leicester can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Darul Uloom Leicester are Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd (1 mile); The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School (1.4 miles, Good); Jameah Boys Academy (1.4 miles); and Jameah Academy (1.4 miles).

In 2026, 3 pupils (2.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Leicester North (Great Central Railway), about 1 mile away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shaftesbury Avenue (opposite), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Darul Uloom Leicester stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.