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Al-Aqsa Schools Trust

The Wayne Way, Leicester, LE5 4PP

Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is a private secondary-stage school in Leicester, Leicestershire, with a published age range of 3-16.

Private school Co-ed Ages 3-16 No sixth form listed No boarders GL Assessment
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-16
Ofsted ?
All standards Met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
GL Assessment
Age range
3-16
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Ofsted ?
All standards Met

Overview

Al-Aqsa Schools Trust has built a small Muslim faith school in Leicester around the belief that academic knowledge, Quranic learning and character belong in the same education. Founded in 1998, it serves children from ages 3 to 16 and is non-selective; its secondary provision is for girls from Year 7 to Year 11.

Art, computing, English, history, mathematics, science, physical education, geography, PSHE and religious education lead towards GCSE study. A pastoral structure of form tutors, pupil forums and student council, individual mentoring, a worry box and meetings involving teachers, parents and support staff gives the small-scale model practical form.

Applications are direct to the school, and the subject choices, assessment and fees depend on the intended year. An after-school madrasah runs during term time, offering Quran reading and memorisation, Islamic studies, Arabic handwriting and character work. That additional provision is separate from the full-time secondary timetable, a distinction that matters when considering the shape of the school day.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
93.3% grade 5+ in English and maths and 61.2 Attainment 8

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Leicester and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Al-Aqsa Schools Trust, Leicester, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
61.2
Grade 5+ English and maths
93.3%
EBacc APS
5.71
EBacc entry
93.3%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Leicester and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Al-Aqsa Schools Trust, Leicester, and England. 70 60 50 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3-16
Headteacher
Mr Abdelhamid Chachi
Pupil roll
297 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicestershire
Postcode
LE5 4PP
Area
Leicester

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Abdelhamid Chachi

School contact

School phone
01162760953

Admissions contact

Admissions team
School office
Admissions email
admin@alaqsaschool.co.uk
Admissions phone
0116 276 0953
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-16
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Annual secondary tuition including VAT, 2025/26; compulsory resource fee excluded.
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Secondary entry includes a pre-entry assessment published as Maths and English with GL CAT4, followed by a separate suitability and pastoral interview. No CAT4 domains, duration, weighting or numeric threshold is published. Applicants must be working at or close to expected national levels in English and Maths.
Admissions note
Al-Aqsa accepts online applications and printable forms delivered to the school. Applicants in Year 1 and above must be working at or close to expected national levels in English and Maths, supported by an entrance assessment, previous-school evidence and suitability and pastoral interviews. The current policy document was last reviewed in August 2024 and was due for review in August 2025, so confirm the priority order and assessment fee with the school. No Year 7 intake number is published.

Al-Aqsa accepts online applications and printable forms delivered to the school. Applicants in Year 1 and above must be working at or close to expected national levels in English and Maths, supported by an entrance assessment, previous-school evidence and suitability and pastoral interviews. The current policy document was last reviewed in August 2024 and was due for review in August 2025, so confirm the priority order and assessment fee with the school. No Year 7 intake number is published.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

  1. 1

    Looked-after children

    Children looked after by a local authority have first priority.

  2. 2

    Application return date

    After looked-after children, applications are prioritised on a first-come, first-served basis.

  3. 3

    Child of a staff member

    When oversubscribed, children with a parent working at the school are prioritised.

  4. 4

    Sibling at the school

    A sibling at the school gives priority where school fees are up to date; if needed, the child closest in age to the existing sibling is prioritised.

  5. 5

    Published entrance standard

    Applicants in Year 1 and above must be working at or close to the expected national level in English and Maths, supported by the entrance assessment and previous-school reports.

  6. 6

    Suitability and pastoral interviews

    Admission is subject to a headteacher or deputy interview and a pastoral meeting considering the child, parents and alignment with the school's educational vision.

Admissions policy

Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Admissions Policy - reviewed August 2024

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Secondary entry includes a pre-entry assessment published as Maths and English with GL CAT4, followed by a separate suitability and pastoral interview. No CAT4 domains, duration, weighting or numeric threshold is published. Applicants must be working at or close to expected national levels in English and Maths.

Assessment route
GL Assessment
Papers and stages
2 stages
Format
Interview stages

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    Maths, English

    Secondary pre-entry assessment

    Secondary applicants complete a pre-entry assessment published as Maths and English with GL Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4). No duration, paper format, CAT4 domains or component weighting is published.

  2. Round 2

    Interview

    Suitability and pastoral interview

    The Headteacher or a Deputy interviews the child and parents to consider suitability and the family's alignment with the school's educational vision; this is separate from the pre-entry test.

Published assessment components

Maths, English and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • Maths

  • English

  • Interview

    The Headteacher or a Deputy interviews the child and parents to consider suitability and the family's alignment with the school's educational vision; this is separate from the pre-entry test.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Secondary applications considered

    As applications are received

    Applications are prioritised on a first-come, first-served basis; no current closing date is published.

  2. Admissions retest, where offered

    At least two weeks after the first assessment

    The policy permits a retest but does not publish the first assessment date.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Submit the school application form

    Use the online form linked by the school or complete the printable form and deliver it to the main school address by post or in person.

    Open the online form
  2. 2

    Provide pupil, support and previous-school information

    Complete every section, disclose health and learning-support needs, and authorise the school to obtain references from current or previous schools.

    Check application requirements
  3. 3

    Complete the entrance assessment

    Applicants in Year 1 and above complete the school's English and Maths admissions assessment, with previous-school attainment and behaviour reports also reviewed.

    Read the admissions policy
  4. 4

    Attend the admissions interviews

    The child and parents attend a headteacher or deputy suitability interview and a pastoral meeting.

    Review the interview stage
  5. 5

    Accept the place and school terms

    Successful applicants receive the school's place arrangements and complete the required contract, deposit and fee commitments.

    Check admissions and fees

Official admissions documents

Admissions policy

Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Admissions Policy - reviewed August 2024

Supplementary form

Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Printable Application Form

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
61.2 Attainment 8
GCSE results
93.3% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
93.3% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
5.71 EBacc APS

Inspection
View report
All standards Met

Latest inspection: 28 January 2025

Quality of education
2
Behaviour and attitudes
2
Personal development
2
Leadership and management
2
Early years provision
2

Quick summary

  • Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2025-01-28. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
  • Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Al-Aqsa Schools Trust handle admissions?

Al-Aqsa Schools Trust handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?

1. Submit the school application form: Use the online form linked by the school or complete the printable form and deliver it to the main school address by post or in person. 2. Provide pupil, support and previous-school information: Complete every section, disclose health and learning-support needs, and authorise the school to obtain references from current or previous schools. 3. Complete the entrance assessment: Applicants in Year 1 and above complete the school's English and Maths admissions assessment, with previous-school attainment and behaviour reports also reviewed. 4. Attend the admissions interviews: The child and parents attend a headteacher or deputy suitability interview and a pastoral meeting. 5. Accept the place and school terms: Successful applicants receive the school's place arrangements and complete the required contract, deposit and fee commitments.

When are the key dates for Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?

Secondary applications considered: As applications are received. Admissions retest, where offered: At least two weeks after the first assessment

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Al-Aqsa Schools Trust?

Al-Aqsa Schools Trust is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 28 January 2025.