Jameah Academy
Jameah Academy is an independent school in Leicester for pupils aged 5 to 16. It has a Muslim religious character. It has 217 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Jameah Academy is Good, from an inspection in November 2017. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 58.4, and 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2017. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Address | 49 Rolleston Street Leicester Leicestershire LE5 3SD |
| Phone | 01162627745 |
| Reference Number | 133349 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 217 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Jameah Academy is a good independent school for girls, demonstrating solid progress since its last inspection, which highlighted areas requiring improvement. The leadership and management have effectively ensured that the school meets the independent school standards, fostering a positive learning environment. Notably, pupils show outstanding personal development and exemplary behaviour, contributing to their overall academic achievements. The leadership team maintains high expectations, and teachers are skilled in delivering quality education, although there are areas such as the primary department that require more consistent engagement.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 25 May 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Oct 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupil achievement and progress
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Outstanding personal development and welfare of pupils
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes towards learning
- Strong careers guidance preparing pupils for future education and employment
- Good use of assessment to track pupil progress
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in teaching quality across primary department
- Varying effectiveness of questioning in some subjects
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.4 | 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 | 56.5% | 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) | 78.3% | 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, 0.5% of pupils at Jameah Academy 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 Jameah Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Jameah Academy is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
When was Jameah Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Jameah Academy was last inspected in November 2017.
How many pupils does Jameah Academy have?
Jameah Academy has 217 pupils on roll.
What age range does Jameah Academy cover?
Jameah Academy for pupils aged 5 to 16.
What are Jameah Academy's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 58.4, and 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Jameah Academy?
Jameah Academy is at 49 Rolleston Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3SD.