The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.6
19.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
2% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–23
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 127
- Capacity
- 87%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Ishaq Boodi (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Education and boarding inspection summary
October 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2016 | Inspection
Additional inspection
May 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
December 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2012 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
March 2010 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
May 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
January 2006 | Inspection
Location
119 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5LN
Town setting
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Catherine Infant School
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Questions parents ask
Is Darul Uloom Leicester a selective school?
No. Darul Uloom Leicester is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Darul Uloom Leicester's Ofsted rating?
Darul Uloom Leicester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darul Uloom Leicester?
Darul Uloom Leicester currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darul Uloom Leicester take?
Darul Uloom Leicester caters for pupils aged 11 to 23.
Where is Darul Uloom Leicester?
Darul Uloom Leicester is in Leicester, LE4 5LN, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darul Uloom Leicester have a sixth form?
Yes, Darul Uloom Leicester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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