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Are all Leicester District neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Leicester District

Schools across Leicester district. Explore 30 secondary schools in Leicester District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Leicester High School for Girls, Madani Girls' School, and Darul Uloom Leicester. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Leicester District

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Leicester District81%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Leicester District48.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Leicester District45%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Leicester District4.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Leicester District7.9/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Leicester District

81%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Leicester District

48.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Leicester District

45%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Leicester District

4.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Leicester District

7.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Leicester District

Showing 1-20 of 30 schools

Leicester High School for Girls
Stoneygate
Madani Girls' School
Evington
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Darul Uloom Leicester
Belgrave
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Rushey Mead Academy
Rushey Mead
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
Knighton
Soar Valley College
Rushey Mead
Crown Hills Community College
Crown Hills
Castle Mead Academy
New Parks
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
Belgrave
St Paul's Catholic School
Evington
English Martyrs' Catholic School
Anstey
Avanti Fields School
Belgrave
Madani Boys School
Evington
Jameah Academy
Spinney Hills
Beaumont Leys School
Beaumont Leys
Al-Aqsa School
Belgrave
Jameah Boys Academy
Belgrave
The Herewoode Academy
Glenfield
Babington Academy
Beaumont Leys
Lancaster Academy
Knighton