Best Primary Schools in Leicester 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 82 schools across Leicester. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

61.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

46.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Parks Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥈	St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
🥉	Humberstone Junior School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
4.	Highfields Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
5.	Whitehall Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
6.	Queensmead Primary Academy Primary	Good	68	View school
7.	Abbey Mead Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
8.	Charnwood Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
9.	Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	67	View school
10.	Braunstone Community Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
11.	Sandfield Close Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
12.	Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	66	View school
13.	Beaumont Lodge Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
14.	Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
15.	Inglehurst Junior School Primary	Good	64	View school
16.	Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Outstanding	64	View school
17.	Evington Valley Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
18.	Stokes Wood Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
19.	Linden Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
20.	Caldecote Community Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Leicester?

There are 82 primary schools in Leicester, of which 12 (15%) 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 Parks Primary 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?

15% of primary schools in Leicester are rated Outstanding and 67% 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.