Madani Boys School
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Capacity
448
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Madani Boys School
Parents considering Madani Boys School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those who know it best. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a striking 93% of the 60 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That figure is backed by very high positive responses on specific questions: 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 97% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular in Leicester, too. For entry in the 2025/26 academic year, Madani Boys received 353 applications for just 90 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.92 to one. Of those, 222 families put it as their first preference, and all 90 places went to first-preference applicants. The school is a state-funded, Muslim-faith secondary for boys aged 11 to 16, with a capacity of 450 and currently 448 pupils on roll.
Academically, Madani Boys School delivers results that comfortably exceed local averages. Its Progress 8 score of 0.4 is rated as 'Above average' nationally, and it sits well above the Leicester local authority average of 0.12. In the East Midlands, that score places the school 41st out of 273 schools, putting it in the top 15% regionally. Within Leicester itself, it ranks 7th out of 20 schools. The Attainment 8 score stands at 51.5, and 73.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2016, rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management. An ungraded inspection in May 2025 found that the school had 'Improved significantly' since then, and it retained its Good rating. The previous inspection in 2013 had rated it Requires Improvement, so the trajectory is clearly upward.
The school offers a solid range of facilities for a secondary of its size, including a swimming pool, astro turf, art studios, music rooms, and a gymnasium. Sports provision covers football, rugby, basketball, tennis, and swimming, among others, and there are clubs running for chess, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, science, and an orchestra. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and specific learning difficulties like dyslexia. Around 17% of pupils on the Parent View survey were identified as having SEND. With 23.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Given its strong academic outcomes, faith character, and high parental endorsement, Madani Boys is a particularly strong fit for Muslim families in Leicester who want a secondary school with clear academic momentum and a supportive community feel.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | Muslim |
| Address | 77 Evington Valley, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 5LL |
| Headteacher | Riyaz Laher |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 448 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.7% |
| School Capacity | 448 / 450 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 May 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.40)
641st of 3,141
Nationally
41st of 273
In East Midlands
7th of 20
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2330%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 61 pupils).
- Sixth form college48%
- School sixth form (stay)30%
- FE college15%
- Employment5%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Ofsted Parent View
60 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
353
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
222 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian79.9%
- Mixed4.7%
- White (other)1.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
22
Total schools
20
Oversubscribed
18
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Madani Boys School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
77 Evington Valley, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 5LL
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