Madani Boys School, Leicester
Madani Boys School is a secondary school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Leicester. It has a Muslim religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 9th-highest of the 35 schools in Leicester with published results, and 709th of 3,298 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- 2.2 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Leicester (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Madani Boys School in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Madani Boys School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 52.3, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 47.1 in Leicester and 47 across England.
63% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 46% in Leicester and 47% in England.
That is in line with 2025, when the score was 52.2.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.4: pupils made above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 50.1, against 53.1 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 3 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 18 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, Chemistry and Physics.
Getting a place at Madani Boys School
For September 2026 entry, 202 families put Madani Boys School as their first choice and 354 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 2.2 first choices for every place. 113 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Madani Boys School are Madani Girls' School (under 0.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 57.9); Crown Hills Community College (0.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 49.6); Moat Community College (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44.9); and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 49.8).
Madani Boys School's 2026 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Madani Girls' SchoolCrown Hills Community CollegeMoat Community CollegeSt Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Madani Boys School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 60 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 28% to a further education college.
Who goes there
78.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (80%) and other ethnic groups (9%).
In 2026, 40 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 11 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chesterfield Road (opposite), 30 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Madani Boys School issued 41 suspensions, 9.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Madani Boys School are Mayflower Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Evington Valley Primary School (0.2 miles), Coleman Primary School (0.3 miles) and Spinney Hill Primary School (0.4 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Mayflower Primary SchoolEvington Valley Primary SchoolColeman Primary SchoolSpinney Hill Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from January 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Madani Boys School excels at balancing academic achievement with social development. Pupils benefit from specialist teaching and expert use of assessment to help them progress, while the school's Islamic values and 'HEART' programme ensure they develop into confident, resilient young people who understand equality and fairness. Parents consistently praise the school's well-rounded approach and the close bonds between staff and families.
Key Strengths
- High-quality teaching consistently challenges pupils to achieve their best, with excellent use of assessment to identify and correct misconceptions
- Pupils' conduct and attitudes are exemplary, with strong relationships between staff and pupils based on trust and support
- Exceptional personal development programme helping pupils understand social and moral issues, take leadership roles, and secure meaningful next steps
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers
- Broad and ambitious curriculum including English Baccalaureate subjects, with pupils achieving particularly well in English, mathematics, science and technology
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, anti-bullying ambassadors, volunteering, charity fundraising
Madani Boys School is a welcoming and thriving Muslim faith secondary school where pupils achieve well academically and develop strong social values. Evidence suggests the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
25.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
60 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has declined from 0.64 to 0.40 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 52.5 to 52.3 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 59% to 63% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 52.3 | 63% |
| Disadvantaged(26) | - | 50.1 | 61.5% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(66) | - | 53.1 | 63.6% |
| Boys(92) | - | 52.3 | 63% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(81) | - | 51.4 | 61.7% |
| Non mobile(89) | - | 52.3 | 62.9% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 60 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
41
Suspensions
9.15%
Suspension rate
27 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 448 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with Madani Boys School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Madani Boys School is in Leicester; for families living there:
Apply to Leicester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 18 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
8 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
449 pupils
450 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
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.
This school: 2.2 first choices per place
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
40
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
450
Total Pupils
450
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
16.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,274
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,230
Per pupil
£3436k
Total funding
£103k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
13.9%
Persistent absence
459
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Madani Boys School
Showing 10 of 11 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Madani Boys School
What are GCSE results like at Madani Boys School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Madani Boys School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3. 63% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Madani Boys School's Ofsted rating?
Madani Boys School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Madani Boys School?
No fixed boundary. When Madani Boys School is oversubscribed, Leicester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Madani Boys School?
Madani Boys School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Madani Boys School?
Classes at Madani Boys School average 22.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Madani Boys School?
Madani Boys School has around 450 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Madani Boys School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Madani Boys School in 2024/25. 13.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Madani Boys School?
Apply through Leicester's coordinated admissions process, naming Madani Boys School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Madani Boys School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 18 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 8 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 Madani Boys School?
Madani Boys School is at 77 Evington Valley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)