Leicester has 14 independent schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 92% good or better, against 74% of independent schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 9 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Independent schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School | Outstanding | 12 Jun 2025 | LE5 |
| Land of Learning Primary School | Outstanding | 1 May 2025 | LE5 |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust | Good | 30 Jan 2025 | LE5 |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education | Good | 10 Apr 2025 | LE2 |
| Avicenna School | Expected | 15 Sept 2026 | LE1 |
| Darul Uloom Leicester | Good | 14 Oct 2021 | LE4 |
| Jameah Academy | Good | 12 Oct 2017 | LE5 |
| Jameah Boys Academy | Good | 7 Mar 2019 | LE5 |
| Leicester Islamic Academy | Good | 27 Feb 2025 | LE2 |
| Leicester Preparatory School | Good | 27 Feb 2020 | LE2 |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School | Good | 14 Nov 2024 | LE5 |
| Emmanuel Christian School | Inadequate | 10 Dec 2021 | LE3 |
| Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | LE1 |
| St Crispin's School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | LE2 |