Best Secondary Schools in Leicestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 44 schools across Leicestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

63.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Market Bosworth School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥈	Beauchamp College Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
🥉	Gartree High School Secondary	Outstanding	66	View school
4.	Lutterworth High School Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
5.	Bosworth Academy Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
6.	Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy Secondary	Good	64	View school
7.	Manor High School Secondary	Good	63	View school
8.	Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Secondary	Outstanding	62	View school
9.	South Charnwood High School Secondary	Good	60	View school
10.	Hastings High School Secondary	Good	59	View school
11.	Welland Park Academy Secondary	Good	59	View school
12.	Woodbrook Vale School Secondary	Good	58	View school
13.	The Cedars Academy Secondary	Good	56	View school
14.	The Robert Smyth Academy Secondary	Good	55	View school
15.	Limehurst Academy Secondary	Good	55	View school
16.	De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Secondary	Good	54	View school
17.	Lutterworth College Secondary	Good	53	View school
18.	The Roundhill Academy Secondary	Good	53	View school
19.	The Priory Belvoir Academy Secondary	Good	52	View school
20.	John Ferneley College Secondary	Good	51	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Leicestershire?

There are 44 secondary schools in Leicestershire, of which 6 (14%) 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 The Market Bosworth 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?

14% of secondary schools in Leicestershire are rated Outstanding and 61% 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.