Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Leicestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 326 schools across Leicestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Leicestershire has 326 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 307 with a published Ofsted inspection, 30 (10%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 89% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Leicestershire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

326
Total schools
30
Outstanding (historic grade)
10%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
2. Newcroft Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
3. Long Clawson Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
4. The Market Bosworth School
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
5. Bringhurst Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
6. Tugby Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
7. Woodland Grange Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
8. Newbold Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
9. St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham
Primary
 Good 85 View school
10. Stathern Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
11. Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
12. Brocks Hill Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
13. Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre
Primary
 Good 84 View school
14. Worthington School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
15. Kibworth Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
16. Elizabeth Woodville Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Asfordby Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Westfield Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
19. Cossington Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Leicestershire?
There are 326 open primary & secondary schools in Leicestershire (closed schools are excluded). 30 of the 307 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Leicestershire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Leicestershire is Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Leicestershire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Leicestershire?
Primary and secondary applications in Leicestershire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Leicestershire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.