Madani Girls' School
101%
Capacity
454
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Madani Girls' School
Madani Girls' School sits at the top of the secondary school rankings in Leicester, ranking first out of 20 schools in the local authority on Progress 8. This Muslim faith school for girls aged 11 to 16 is a clear outlier in the local landscape, outperforming its nearest peers including Rushey Mead Academy, Soar Valley College, and Leicester College. The school is oversubscribed by a significant margin, with 364 applications for 90 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 216 of those were first-preference choices. Its position as the top-performing school in Leicester by this measure places it well ahead of the local authority average, and it also ranks first in the East Midlands region out of 273 schools. For families prioritising academic progress, Madani Girls' School stands out as the strongest option in the city.
The school's Progress 8 score of 1.14 is rated as well above average nationally, and compares extremely favourably to the Leicester local authority average of 0.12. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding judgements for personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. Attainment 8 sits at 61.2, and 90.5% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The English Baccalaureate entry rate is 68.3%, with 52.4% achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. Progress in English is particularly strong at 1.53, while maths progress is 0.71. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave after Year 11.
Facilities include music rooms, a gymnasium, art studios, an ICT suite, a sports hall, and a chapel. The school offers a wide range of sports including tennis, swimming, netball, athletics, hockey, and cricket, plus clubs such as gardening, drama, science club, and Young Enterprise. SEND provisions cover a broad spectrum including specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 26.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Given its strong academic outcomes and faith character, this school will particularly suit Muslim families who want a girls-only environment with a proven track record of adding significant value to pupils' progress.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Muslim |
| Address | 77 Evington Valley Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 5LL |
| Headteacher | Riyaz Laher |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 454 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.9% |
| School Capacity | 454 / 450 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+1.14)
36th of 3,141
Nationally
1st of 273
In East Midlands
1st of 20
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly 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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
364
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
216 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half 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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian74.0%
- Mixed4.0%
- White (other)1.1%
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
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
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 Girls' 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 Road, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 5LL
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