Best Primary Schools in Leicestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 231 schools across Leicestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

231

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

63.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
🥈	St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham Primary	Good	85	View school
🥉	Tugby Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
4.	Worthington School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
5.	Newcroft Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
6.	Stathern Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
7.	Brocks Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
8.	Gaddesby Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
9.	Woodland Grange Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
10.	Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre Primary	Good	78	View school
11.	The Pastures Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
12.	Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
13.	Holywell Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
14.	Cossington Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
15.	Launde Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
16.	Bringhurst Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
17.	Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
18.	Kibworth Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
19.	The Pochin School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
20.	Great Dalby School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Leicestershire?

There are 231 primary schools in Leicestershire, of which 31 (13%) 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 Swithland St Leonard's Church of England 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?

13% of primary schools in Leicestershire are rated Outstanding and 74% 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.