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Al-Aqsa Schools Trust

Other independent school · Leicester, LE5 4PP

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Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2025

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 16
Pupils297
GenderMixed
Religious characterIslam
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Abdelhamid Chachi
Local authorityLeicester
Opened23 Sept 1998
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 134809.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLeicesterEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.5745.646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.78.6%62.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.71.4%44.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.28.6%13.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths78.6%58.5%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 414--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils297
Girls198
Boys99
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.4
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
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0.4 miPrimaryRowlatts Mead Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Barnabas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableThe Imam Muhammad Adam Institute SchoolOther independent school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryColeman Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.5 miSecondaryCrown Hills Community CollegeCommunity school
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimarySpinney Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miNot applicableJameah AcademyOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNot applicableJameah Boys AcademyOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimaryMerrydale Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryMerrydale Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Al-Aqsa Schools Trust

What is Al-Aqsa Schools Trust's Ofsted rating?

Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 28 Jan 2025.

How many pupils attend Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?

Al-Aqsa Schools Trust has 297 pupils aged 3 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.