Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is an all-through school in Leicester for ages 3 to 16. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 6 March 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
Strong relationships with staff help pupils to feel safe and happy at this school. Pupils work closely with the pastoral team to share worries, knowing there is always someone to talk to. Pupils know any concerns they have will be addressed swiftly and effectively. This supportive environment ensures that pupils feel valued and secure. Pupils say the school has a 'family feel'. The school's values, such as kindness, trust and manners, are embedded in daily life. This fosters a respectful community. Behaviour is positive. Poor language or discrimination is not tolerated. Pupils uphold these values, demonstrating respect and a strong understanding of equality. They recognise the importance of inclusivity and fairness. Teachers' high expectations of academic performance raise aspirations for pupils. Careers education is well structured, helping pupils to explore future pathways and develop ambition. By the end of Year 11, pupils gain strong academic qualifications, enabling them to progress confidently to further education or training. Pupils develop leadership skills through opportunities such as enterprise projects and the school council. The school council gives pupils a voice, enabling improvements such as new playground markings to enhance break times. These experiences help pupils to build confidence, responsibility and teamwork, preparing them for future roles in school and beyond.
What the school should improve
- Teaching in a few foundation subjects in the primary phase is not as effective as it is throughout the rest of the school. For example, sometimes feedback is not precise enough to help pupils improve. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well in some of these subjects. The school should ensure that teaching in all subjects is highly effective.
- Adult interactions with children in the early years do not consistently promote discussions about what is being taught. As a result, some children do not consolidate learning through play as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff interactions promote discussion and support children to know and remember more across all areas of learning.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
15 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
297 pupils on roll, with places for 456
Schools near Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.6 |
| Crown Hills Community College | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.4 |
| Jameah Academy | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 56.6 |
| Jameah Boys Academy | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 47.5 |
| Madani Boys School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.2 |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Islam
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Abdelhamid Chachi
- Phone
- 01162760953
- Address
- The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PP
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 134809
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.