The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a Islam school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.2
17.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
80%
38.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
93%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
3% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Islam
Numbers
- Pupils
- 313
- Capacity
- 69%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Abdelhamid Chachi
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
February 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
January 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
November 2014 | Inspection
Emergency inspection
May 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Inspection
Location
The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Al-Aqsa Schools Trust a selective school?
No. Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Al-Aqsa Schools Trust's Ofsted rating?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust currently has 313 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al-Aqsa Schools Trust take?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is in Leicester, LE5 4PP, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al-Aqsa Schools Trust have a sixth form?
No, Al-Aqsa Schools Trust does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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