Best Secondary Schools in Leicester 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 25 secondary schools in Leicester — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
Leicester Secondary Schools at a Glance
25Secondary Schools in Leicester
84%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (25 inspected)
+0.12Average Progress 8 across 20 schools
20Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in Leicester
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Girls' School | Leicester | Good | +1.14 | 91% | 68% |
| Rushey Mead Academy | Leicester | Outstanding | +0.90 | 78% | 86% |
| Soar Valley College | Leicester | Outstanding | +0.74 | 72% | 26% |
| Leicester College | Leicester | Good | +0.58 | 76% | 58% |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College | Leicester | Outstanding | +0.51 | 72% | 89% |
| Avanti Fields School | Leicester | Good | +0.46 | 71% | 80% |
| Madani Boys School | Leicester | Good | +0.40 | 73% | 45% |
| Crown Hills Community College | Leicester | Outstanding | +0.32 | 72% | 30% |
| Judgemeadow Community College | Leicester | Good | +0.32 | 74% | 87% |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy | Leicester | Good | +0.30 | 73% | 33% |
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