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.

Leicester has 82 primary schools, of which 7 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 67 rated Good — 90% of primary schools in Leicester are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Catherine Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Leicester follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

82
Total schools
7
Outstanding
9%
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
🥈 Humberstone Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
🥉 St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
4. Queensmead Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
5. Abbey Mead Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
6. Caldecote Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
7. Imperial Avenue Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Merrydale Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Humberstone Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Green Lane Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Uplands Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Beaumont Lodge Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Kestrel Mead Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Evington Valley Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
16. Linden Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. Braunstone Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Krishna Avanti Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy
Primary
 Good 76 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 7 (9%) 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?
9% of primary schools in Leicester are rated Outstanding and 82% 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.