Leicester Islamic Academy

Leicester Islamic Academy is performing well across various domains, achieving a 'Good' rating overall. The school fosters a positive and cohesive environment where pupils understand and embody the values of respect, resilience, and community engagement. It effectively imparts an ambitious curriculum that builds strong knowledge over time, with significant support for both general and SEND pupils. Relationships between staff and students are nurturing, which contributes to a healthy learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to excel academically and personally.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of fundamental British values.
• The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, allowing for cumulative learning.
• Positive relationships exist between staff and pupils, fostering a happy school environment.
• Pupils are proud of their roles in school and eco-councils.
• Effective support for pupils with SEND is provided to help them catch up.

Areas for Improvement

• Phonics resources do not align as effectively as they should, hindering early reading mastery.
• Some teachers do not adapt lessons sufficiently to meet the needs of all SEND pupils.

In 2025–26, 8.6% of pupils at Leicester Islamic Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.6% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Leicester Islamic Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Leicester Islamic Academy is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.

When was Leicester Islamic Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Leicester Islamic Academy was last inspected in April 2025.

How many pupils does Leicester Islamic Academy have?

Leicester Islamic Academy has 349 pupils on roll.

What age range does Leicester Islamic Academy cover?

Leicester Islamic Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Leicester Islamic Academy?

Leicester Islamic Academy is at 320 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2PJ.