Open Independent Islam Mixed

Leicester Islamic Academy

320 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PJ
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Leicester Islamic Academy
Leicester, LE2 2PJ
363 Pupils
450 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
— FSM %
194 Boys
169 Girls
About Leicester Islamic Academy

Leicester Islamic Academy is a mixed-gender Independent schools located in Leicester, Leicester, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Islam character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 363 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Tabassum Jakhura.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Leicester
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Leicester
Parliamentary Constituency Leicester South
Ward Knighton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Islam
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 2 / 37
Inspectorate Ofsted
Opened 29-09-1982
UKPRN 10016249
URN 120335
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leicester Islamic Academy is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Leicester, Leicester.
Leicester Islamic Academy has 363 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Leicester Islamic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The admissions policy at Leicester Islamic Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, Leicester Islamic Academy has a Islam religious character.
The Headteacher at Leicester Islamic Academy is Mrs Tabassum Jakhura.
Leicester Islamic Academy is at 320 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PJ, in the Leicester local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Leicester Islamic Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Leicester Islamic Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Tabassum Jakhura
320 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PJ
01162705343
www.lia.uk.net
Location
LE2 2PJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 120335
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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