How many state-funded options are listed in Leicester?

This page currently lists 35 state-funded schools in Leicester. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state secondary schools in Leicester ranked?

We rank schools using GCSE outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained secondary schools in Leicester?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this secondary schools group.

Best State Secondary Schools in Leicester

Compare state secondary schools using GCSE-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 35 schools in Leicester. Schools featured here include Madani Girls' School, Rushey Mead Academy and Sir Jonathan North Girls' College.

Key Performance Metrics for Leicester

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

Leicester68%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Leicester45.3

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Leicester40%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Leicester3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Leicester7.7/10

England7.4/10

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

Leicester

68%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Leicester

45.3vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Leicester

40%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Leicester

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Leicester

7.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Leicester

Showing 1-20 of 35 schools

Madani Girls' School
Evington
Rushey Mead Academy
Rushey Mead
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
Knighton
Soar Valley College
Rushey Mead
Beauchamp College
Oadby
Manor High School
Oadby
Crown Hills Community College
Crown Hills
Castle Mead Academy
New Parks
St Paul's Catholic School
Evington
English Martyrs' Catholic School
Anstey
Avanti Fields School
Belgrave
Madani Boys School
Evington
Gartree High School
Oadby
Beaumont Leys School
Beaumont Leys
Thomas Estley Community College
Broughton Astley
Bosworth Academy
Desford
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Groby
Kibworth Mead Academy
Kibworth
The Martin High School Anstey
Anstey
Wreake Valley Academy
Syston