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.

Leicestershire has 44 secondary schools, of which 3 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 34 rated Good — 84% of secondary schools in Leicestershire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Market Bosworth 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.

44
Total schools
3
Outstanding
7%
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 84 View school
🥈 Wigston College
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥉 Manor High School
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
4. Beauchamp College
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
5. De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
6. Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
7. Welland Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
8. The Robert Smyth Academy
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
9. Lutterworth High School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
10. Woodbrook Vale School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
11. Lutterworth College
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
12. Hastings High School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
13. Bosworth Academy
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
14. Limehurst Academy
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
15. Castle Donington College
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
16. Ashby School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
17. Redmoor Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
18. Kibworth Mead Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
19. South Charnwood High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
20. The Priory Belvoir Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 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 3 (7%) 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?
7% of secondary schools in Leicestershire are rated Outstanding and 77% 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.