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.

Leicestershire has 327 primary & secondary schools, of which 30 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 245 rated Good — 84% of primary & secondary schools in Leicestershire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Brocks Hill Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Leicestershire 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.

327
Total schools
30
Outstanding
9%
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 30 (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 75% 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.