Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Leicester 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 139 schools across Leicester. Updated with 2025–26 data.

139

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

61.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

46.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Catherine Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Leicester Preparatory School Not applicable	Good	95	View school
🥉	The Children's Hospital School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Ash Field Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Brook Mead Academy Secondary	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Humberstone Junior School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
7.	St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
8.	Queensmead Primary Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
9.	Abbey Mead Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
10.	Darul Uloom Leicester Not applicable	Good	82	View school
11.	Caldecote Community Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
12.	Jameah Academy Not applicable	Good	81	View school
13.	Imperial Avenue Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	Merrydale Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Oaklands School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
16.	Ellesmere College Not applicable	Good	80	View school
17.	West Gate School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
18.	Leicester Partnership School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
19.	Elmbrook School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
20.	Emmanuel Christian School Not applicable	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Leicester?

There are 139 primary & secondary schools in Leicester, of which 17 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Leicester?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Leicester is Catherine Infant School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Leicester?

Primary and secondary school applications in Leicester are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Leicester council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Leicester?

12% of primary & secondary schools in Leicester are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 72.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.