Best Secondary Schools in Leicester 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Leicester. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

32%

Outstanding rate

61.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

46.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Rushey Mead Academy Secondary	Outstanding	72	View school
🥈	Soar Valley College Secondary	Outstanding	71	View school
🥉	Madani Girls' School Secondary	Good	67	View school
4.	Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Secondary	Outstanding	66	View school
5.	Crown Hills Community College Secondary	Good	60	View school
6.	English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Secondary	Good	57	View school
7.	Castle Mead Academy Secondary	Outstanding	56	View school
8.	Moat Community College Secondary	Good	55	View school
9.	St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary	Good	54	View school
10.	Beaumont Leys School Secondary	Good	52	View school
11.	Madani Boys School Secondary	Good	51	View school
12.	Brook Mead Academy Secondary	Outstanding	48	View school
13.	Fullhurst Community College Secondary	Good	47	View school
14.	The City of Leicester College Secondary	Requires Improvement	47	View school
15.	Babington Academy Secondary	Outstanding	46	View school
16.	Judgemeadow Community College Secondary	Inadequate	42	View school
17.	Lancaster Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	31	View school
18.	Orchard Mead Academy Secondary	Inadequate	26	View school
19.	The Herewoode Academy Secondary	Good	23	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Leicester?

There are 19 secondary schools in Leicester, of which 6 (32%) 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 Rushey Mead Academy. 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?

32% of secondary schools in Leicester are rated Outstanding and 47% 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.