Best primary schools in Leicester
Leicester school choice needs postcode pairing because reputation and fundamentals diverge street by street. This ranking covers 84 primary schools in the Leicester local authority. Postcode area LE2 has the highest average school score (46.9 across 20 schools), while LE4 sits at the lower end (34.2). 89% of ranked Leicester primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Leicester on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Leicester comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Leicester ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Caldecote Community Primary School | 82.2 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Queensmead Primary Academy | 76.8 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Braunstone Community Primary School | 72.9 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy | 72.9 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | North Mead Primary Academy | 71.8 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Kestrel Mead Primary Academy | 71.6 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy | 68.4 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Krishna Avanti Primary School | 63.5 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Avanti Fields School | 61.7 | Good | All-through |
| 20 | Beaumont Lodge Primary School | 61.1 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Avenue Primary School | 60.9 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Evington Valley Primary School | 60.8 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Linden Primary School | 59.3 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Merrydale Junior School | 59.3 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Whitehall Primary School | 58.4 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Spinney Hill Primary School | 55.9 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Montrose School | 55.6 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Folville Junior School | 54.4 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy | 54.3 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Mellor Community Primary School | 53.5 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Leicester
What is the best primary school in Leicester?
Parks Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Leicester (LocaleIQ score 98.2 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 85% · higher 15%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Leicester primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Leicester?
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College tops the Leicester secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 87.7). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 52.6. See the full secondary school ranking for Leicester for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Leicester have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Leicester: Parks Primary School (KS2 expected 85%, higher 15%); Humberstone Junior School (KS2 expected 81%, higher 20%); Abbey Mead Primary Academy (KS2 expected 70%, higher 15%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Leicester are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
5 primary schools in the Leicester ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Parks Primary School, Humberstone Junior School, Abbey Mead Primary Academy, Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Catherine Infant School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Leicester?
This ranking covers 84 primary schools in the Leicester comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Leicester has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, LE2 has the strongest cluster — 46.9 average across 20 ranked primary schools. LE4 sits at the lower end (34.2 average). Leicester school choice needs postcode pairing because reputation and fundamentals diverge street by street. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.