Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Leicestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 327 schools across Leicestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

327

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

63.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Brocks Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥈	Fairfield Prep School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	Ashmount School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Forest Way School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Hardwick House School Not applicable	Good	95	View school
6.	Booth Wood Academy Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
8.	St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham Primary	Good	90	View school
9.	Tugby Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
10.	Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
11.	The Pastures Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school
12.	Stathern Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
13.	Kibworth Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
14.	Brookside Primary School Primary	Good	86	View school
15.	Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
16.	Broomfield Community Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
17.	The Market Bosworth School Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school
18.	Worthington School Primary	Good	84	View school
19.	Cossington Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
20.	Bringhurst Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Leicestershire?

There are 327 primary & secondary schools in Leicestershire, of which 31 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Leicestershire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Leicestershire is Brocks Hill Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Leicestershire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Leicestershire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Leicestershire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Leicestershire?

9% of primary & secondary schools in Leicestershire are rated Outstanding and 76% are rated Good. 80.4% 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.