Schools in Leicester: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
376 registered schools in Leicester, East Midlands. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
376
Schools total
310 primary · 62 secondary
56%
Good or Outstanding
210 of 376
60
Rated Outstanding
150
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Leicester
310 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy | LE4 5HH | Outstanding |
| Ashby Hill Top Primary School | LE65 2NF | Outstanding |
| Badgerbrook Primary School | LE8 6ZW | Outstanding |
| Barwell Church of England Academy | LE9 8DS | Outstanding |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy | LE4 8GP | Outstanding |
| Brocks Hill Primary School | LE2 5WP | Outstanding |
| Brooke Hill Academy | LE15 6HQ | Outstanding |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy | LE3 6DF | Outstanding |
| Eastfield Primary School | LE4 8FP | Outstanding |
| Fleckney Church of England Primary School | LE8 8BE | Outstanding |
| Gaddesby Primary School | LE7 4WF | Outstanding |
| Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School | LE17 5LU | Outstanding |
| Glen Hills Primary School | LE2 9NY | Outstanding |
| Glenmere Community Primary School | LE18 3RD | Outstanding |
| Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School | LE16 7HZ | Outstanding |
| Great Dalby School | LE14 2HA | Outstanding |
| Highfields Primary School | LE2 0UU | Outstanding |
| Holywell Primary School | LE11 3SJ | Outstanding |
| Hose Church of England Primary School | LE14 4JE | Outstanding |
| Humberstone Junior School | LE5 1AE | Outstanding |
| Kibworth Church of England Primary School | LE8 0NH | Outstanding |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School | LE6 0ZA | Outstanding |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby | LE2 5HS | Outstanding |
| Launde Primary School | LE2 4LJ | Outstanding |
| Little Hill Primary | LE18 2GZ | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Leicester
62 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Babington Academy | LE4 0SZ | Outstanding |
| Beauchamp College | LE2 5TP | Outstanding |
| Bosworth Academy | LE9 9JL | Outstanding |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus | LE6 0FP | Outstanding |
| Catmose College | LE15 6RP | Outstanding |
| Gartree High School | LE2 5TQ | Outstanding |
| Hastings High School | LE10 2QE | Outstanding |
| Heath Lane Academy | LE9 7PD | Outstanding |
| Limehurst Academy | LE11 1NH | Outstanding |
| Lutterworth High School | LE17 4QH | Outstanding |
| Rushey Mead Academy | LE4 7AN | Outstanding |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College | LE2 6FU | Outstanding |
| South Charnwood High School | LE67 9TB | Outstanding |
| Uppingham Community College | LE15 9TJ | Outstanding |
| Welland Park Academy | LE16 9DR | Outstanding |
| Beaumont Leys School | LE4 0FL | Good |
| Brockington College | LE19 4AQ | Good |
| Crown Hills Community College | LE5 5FT | Good |
| East Leake Academy | LE12 6QN | Good |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy | LE4 0FJ | Good |
| Fullhurst Community College | LE3 1AH | Good |
| Ibstock School | LE67 6NE | Good |
| Ivanhoe School | LE65 1HX | Good |
| John Ferneley College | LE13 1LH | Good |
| Lutterworth College | LE17 4EW | Good |
Check schools near a specific Leicester address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Leicester: FAQ
How many schools are there in Leicester?
There are 376 registered schools in Leicester on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 310 primary, 62 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 56% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Leicester?
60 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Leicester, and 150 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Leicester postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Leicester postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Leicester affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.