Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
Same Leicester area with a comparable local commute
School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Jameah Boys Academy is a private secondary-stage school in Leicester, Leicester, with a published age range of 5-16.
Private school Boys Ages 5-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 5-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Jameah Boys Academy
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 5-16
- 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.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Jameah Boys Academy combines English and Arabic with mathematics, Islamic studies and spiritual reflection in a boys' 5-to-16 day route. Opened in 2018, it has neither boarding nor a sixth form and is separate from the girls' Jameah Academy. Language, faith and examination preparation are designed to sit in the same daily rhythm rather than in separate compartments.
Performance, debate and recitation feature in Years 7 to 9 expressive arts, while History uses source analysis and argument. Daily reading and structured assessment support the academic programme. In Years 10 and 11, the GCSE curriculum is largely fixed, with GCSE Arabic available to some pupils. The result is a tightly drawn secondary programme rather than a menu of loosely connected options.
Nasheeds, debating, nature walks, fitness, pizza making, reading and gardening give the week a practical range. A pupil shop brings numeracy into use; Qur'anic recitation, leading prayers, performances and an inter-house football league add shared occasions. Foodbank visits and bake sales extend that work into service. In April 2026, required standards were met, though recreational activity was judged too infrequent.
Key points
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
- 66.7% grade 5+ in English and maths and 47.5 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Leicester and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 47.5
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 66.7%
- EBacc APS
- 4.44
- EBacc entry
- 42.9%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Leicester and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Age range
- 5-16
- Headteacher
- Mr Hanzalah Adam
- Pupil roll
- 190 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 33 Wood Hill, Leicester
- Postcode
- LE5 3SQ
- Area
- Leicester
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Hanzalah Adam
School contact
- School phone
- 01162927746
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01162927746
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 5-16
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
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
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 47.5 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 76.2% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 66.7% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.44 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 14 April 2026
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 14 April 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Jameah Boys Academy handle admissions?
Jameah Boys Academy handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Jameah Boys Academy?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Jameah Boys Academy?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Jameah Boys Academy?
Jameah Boys Academy is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 14 April 2026.