The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School, Leicester
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School is an independent school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Leicester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School are Jameah Boys Academy (0.2 miles); Jameah Academy (0.2 miles); Al-Aqsa Schools Trust (0.5 miles, Good); and Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School (0.7 miles, Outstanding).
Jameah Boys AcademyJameah AcademyAl-Aqsa Schools TrustImam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School (as of September 2025): 100% 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 they are kept well informed about progress (96%).
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 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leicester Street (outside), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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 · 2 years 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 November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. Teachers are passionate experts who inspire learning, and pupils show remarkable respect for each other and their education. Parents consistently praise the school as an excellent, safe and caring place where every child is valued equally.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and respect for each other and staff
- High-quality teaching with excellent subject knowledge, particularly in reading and phonics
- Strong pastoral care and safe, welcoming environment where pupils feel valued
- Well-designed broad curriculum with high expectations and good academic achievement
- Effective safeguarding systems and procedures
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to check pupils' understanding more consistently before moving to new learning to avoid gaps in knowledge
- Limited extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom for pupils to explore talents and interests
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with rigorous health and safety checks and sensible mitigations in place for identified hazards.
Extracurricular Activities
Pottery painting studios visits, places of worship visits, enrichment lessons, food and clothing bank collections
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School is an Islamic school in Leicester with 229 pupils aged 5-16 that has been rated Good overall. Pupils are very happy, behave exceptionally well, and achieve good academic results in a welcoming and caring environment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 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
Keep up with The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School.
- Highfields Adventure Playground770m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 44
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 31 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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
88%
Available places
224 pupils
255 places
31 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(7)
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
224
Total Pupils
34
Boys
190
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
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Questions parents ask about The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
What are GCSE results like at The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School?
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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School's Ofsted rating?
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
Does The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School?
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School has around 224 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School?
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute 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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School: Highfields Adventure Playground (770m 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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 31 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School?
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School is at 97 Bridge Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 3LD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)