Madani Boys School
Leicester, LE5 5LL · Leicester · secondary school
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7th of 20 secondary schools in Leicester we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 876 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 63.0 · 85 | 30% | 2.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.4 · 79 | 25% | 1.97 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.3 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Madani Boys School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. In 2024/25, 61.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.4 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the school is at full capacity, how does the admissions process handle applications for the next entry year? With a Progress 8 score of +0.4, what specific support structures are in place to maintain this trajectory for students? How does the school ensure that the 61.4% attainment rate in English and maths is supported by consistent teaching quality across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Madani Boys School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report describes a “welcoming, popular and thriving school” where pupils feel safe and relationships are “supportive and trusting.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” conduct and attend well, with parents commending the school’s “well rounded ethos.”
- Teaching is of “high-quality,” with specialist staff using strong subject knowledge to challenge pupils and effectively remedy misconceptions.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” preparing pupils exceptionally well for public examinations and life in modern Britain.
- There is “strong oversight” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who receive dedicated support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils showing a strong understanding of social and moral issues and embracing leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.5 |
| 2024/25 | 52.2 |
| 2025/26 | 52.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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