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.

Leicester has 19 secondary schools, of which 5 (26%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 13 rated Good — 95% of secondary schools in Leicester are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Brook Mead Academy 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.

19
Total schools
5
Outstanding
26%
Outstanding rate
61.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Brook Mead Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 The Herewoode Academy
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥉 Madani Girls' School
Secondary
 Good 79 View school
4. Rushey Mead Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 74 View school
5. St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
6. English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
7. Castle Mead Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 70 View school
8. Madani Boys School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
9. Judgemeadow Community College
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
10. Moat Community College
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
11. The City of Leicester College
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 54 View school
12. Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
Secondary
 Outstanding 53 View school
13. Soar Valley College
Secondary
 Outstanding 52 View school
14. Fullhurst Community College
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
15. Orchard Mead Academy
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
16. Babington Academy
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
17. Lancaster Academy
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
18. Crown Hills Community College
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
19. Beaumont Leys School
Secondary
 Good 44 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 5 (26%) 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 Brook 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?
26% of secondary schools in Leicester are rated Outstanding and 68% 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.