Darul Uloom Leicester
Darul Uloom Leicester is an independent school in Leicester for pupils aged 11 to 23. It has 142 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Darul Uloom Leicester is Good, from an inspection in November 2021. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 53.1, and 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2021. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-23 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 119 Loughborough Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 5LN |
| Phone | 01162668922 |
| Reference Number | 120345 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 142 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Darul Uloom Leicester has demonstrated overall good performance across various aspects, including the quality of education, behavior, and leadership. Pupils exhibit a strong sense of pride in their school and demonstrate very good behavior with rare instances of bullying reported. The school's curriculum is ambitious and effectively designed, enabling pupils to achieve well, particularly in subjects like mathematics and history. There is also a strong personal development program in place, helping pupils understand risks and the importance of respect for differing beliefs and values.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2021 | Education and boarding inspection summary |
| 29 Oct 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 25 May 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Dec 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 12 May 2009 | Light touch inspection |
| 23 Jan 2006 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil ambition and achievement.
- Well-designed and ambitious curriculum across subjects.
- Good subject knowledge and clear explanations from teachers.
- Very good behavior and low levels of disruption in class.
- Strong personal development opportunities for pupils.
- Effective safeguarding practices and trusted support systems.
Areas for Improvement
- Some reading materials chosen by pupils are not sufficiently challenging.
- Insufficient collaboration between subject leaders in some areas.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 2.1% of pupils at Darul Uloom Leicester were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% 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 Darul Uloom Leicester's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Darul Uloom Leicester is Good, from an inspection in November 2021.
When was Darul Uloom Leicester last inspected by Ofsted?
Darul Uloom Leicester was last inspected in November 2021.
How many pupils does Darul Uloom Leicester have?
Darul Uloom Leicester has 142 pupils on roll.
What age range does Darul Uloom Leicester cover?
Darul Uloom Leicester for pupils aged 11 to 23.
What are Darul Uloom Leicester's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 53.1, and 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Darul Uloom Leicester?
Darul Uloom Leicester is at 119 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5LN.