2026 Best Primary Schools in Leicester Area

Leicester primary schools deliver strong academic results across a large and diverse city, with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 6% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 82%. Brocks Hill Primary School, Parks Primary School, and Humberstone Junior School are among the highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.3/10 (Good). With 145 primary schools serving Leicester, families across Oadby, Evington, Knighton, and the city centre have extensive choice ranging from small community schools to larger multi-form entry settings. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.