Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School, LEICESTER
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School is an independent school for boys aged 9 to 16 in Leicester. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School are Al-Islamia Institute for Education (0.4 miles, Good); Land of Learning Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); Jameah Academy (0.6 miles); and Avicenna School (0.6 miles).
Al-Islamia Institute for EducationLand of Learning Primary SchoolJameah AcademyAvicenna School
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school and 90% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (90%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (90%).
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 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shipley Road (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 767 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: Ofsted Parent View; 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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
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 June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at developing well-rounded pupils who achieve at the highest levels academically while becoming confident, respectful and community-minded individuals. Teachers have expert subject knowledge and create classrooms where pupils feel comfortable participating and challenging themselves. The school celebrates individual successes and helps pupils identify and achieve their personal goals.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education with a broad, ambitious curriculum and excellent teaching
- Outstanding personal development with high-quality careers guidance and public speaking opportunities
- Strong culture of respect, belonging and high academic achievement
- Excellent reading support with pupils developing a genuine love of reading
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional behaviour, pride in their work and support for one another
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Faith walks linked to world religions learning, library visits, football matches, public speaking events, science projects, charity fundraising, local foodbank contributions
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School is an outstanding Islamic school for boys aged 9-16 that creates a culture of ambition, achievement and belonging. Staff have exceptionally high expectations and pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School.
- Highfields Adventure Playground610m away · Not yet graded
- Educate Leicester620m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 63
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 48 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
12 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
98%
Near capacity
152 pupils
155 places
3 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(4)
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
152
Total Pupils
152
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
What is Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School's Ofsted rating?
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School?
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School has around 152 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School?
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School 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.
Does Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School: Highfields Adventure Playground (610m away, registered, not yet graded) and Educate Leicester (620m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 48 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 12 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 Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School?
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School is at 372 East Park Road, LEICESTER, LEICESTER, LE5 5AY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)