What did Ofsted judge Madani Boys School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Madani Boys School's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in January 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Madani Boys School?

Madani Boys School has 450 pupils on roll.

What ages does Madani Boys School take?

Madani Boys School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Madani Boys School located?

Madani Boys School is located in Leicester, LE5 5LL, Leicester.

How do I apply to Madani Boys School?

Madani Boys School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Madani Boys School have a religious character?

Yes — Madani Boys School has a religious character of Muslim. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Madani Boys School?

When Madani Boys School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Muslim children — Looked after Muslim children and previously looked after Muslim children who meet the religious practice check; 2. Sibling — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have or will have a sibling in the school or the co-located girls' school at the time of admission; 3. Staff child — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have a parent employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of more applications than places under criteria b, c or d, priority will be given to those who have the highest scores in the religious practice check. In the event of tied scores in the religious practice check and fewer places than three applications, then places will be offered to those living closest to the school measured by the straight-line distance from the child's home to the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Madani Boys School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.2% of pupils at Madani Boys School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Madani Boys School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Muslim children — Looked after Muslim children and previously looked after Muslim children who meet the religious practice check.
2Sibling — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have or will have a sibling in the school or the co-located girls' school at the time of admission.
3Staff child — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have a parent employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application.
4Religious practice check — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check.
5Other looked after children — Any other looked after children or previously looked after children.
6Other faiths — Children of other faiths whose application is supported by a letter from a minister of religion which confirms that the child has worshipped in that faith at least twice a month for a period of a year.
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: In the event of more applications than places under criteria b, c or d, priority will be given to those who have the highest scores in the religious practice check. In the event of tied scores in the religious practice check and fewer places than three applications, then places will be offered to those living closest to the school measured by the straight-line distance from the child's home to the school.

A Madani schools supplementary information form must be completed and returned directly to the school. Order applies after admission of pupils with EHC plans or statements.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Madani Boys School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Madani Boys School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Madani Boys School's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in January 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Madani Boys School?: Madani Boys School has 450 pupils on roll.
What ages does Madani Boys School take?: Madani Boys School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Madani Boys School located?: Madani Boys School is located in Leicester, LE5 5LL, Leicester.
How do I apply to Madani Boys School?: Madani Boys School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Madani Boys School have a religious character?: Yes — Madani Boys School has a religious character of Muslim. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Madani Boys School?: When Madani Boys School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Muslim children — Looked after Muslim children and previously looked after Muslim children who meet the religious practice check; 2. Sibling — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have or will have a sibling in the school or the co-located girls' school at the time of admission; 3. Staff child — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have a parent employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of more applications than places under criteria b, c or d, priority will be given to those who have the highest scores in the religious practice check. In the event of tied scores in the religious practice check and fewer places than three applications, then places will be offered to those living closest to the school measured by the straight-line distance from the child's home to the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Madani Boys School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.2% of pupils at Madani Boys School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Madani Boys School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Muslim children — Looked after Muslim children and previously looked after Muslim children who meet the religious practice check.
2Sibling — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have or will have a sibling in the school or the co-located girls' school at the time of admission.
3Staff child — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have a parent employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application.
4Religious practice check — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check.
5Other looked after children — Any other looked after children or previously looked after children.
6Other faiths — Children of other faiths whose application is supported by a letter from a minister of religion which confirms that the child has worshipped in that faith at least twice a month for a period of a year.
7Any other children — Any other children.

A Madani schools supplementary information form must be completed and returned directly to the school. Order applies after admission of pupils with EHC plans or statements.

Madani Boys School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Madani Boys School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Madani Boys School's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in January 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Madani Boys School?: Madani Boys School has 450 pupils on roll.
What ages does Madani Boys School take?: Madani Boys School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Madani Boys School located?: Madani Boys School is located in Leicester, LE5 5LL, Leicester.
How do I apply to Madani Boys School?: Madani Boys School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Madani Boys School have a religious character?: Yes — Madani Boys School has a religious character of Muslim. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Madani Boys School?: When Madani Boys School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Muslim children — Looked after Muslim children and previously looked after Muslim children who meet the religious practice check; 2. Sibling — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have or will have a sibling in the school or the co-located girls' school at the time of admission; 3. Staff child — Muslim children who meet the religious practice check and who have a parent employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of more applications than places under criteria b, c or d, priority will be given to those who have the highest scores in the religious practice check. In the event of tied scores in the religious practice check and fewer places than three applications, then places will be offered to those living closest to the school measured by the straight-line distance from the child's home to the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Madani Boys School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.2% of pupils at Madani Boys School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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