Pupils
564
The Best Schools In Leicester Rated & Reviewed
School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Leicester. These top schools near Leicester are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.
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✔ Compare all schools in Leicester and see the best and worst performing schools
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1
Our number one ranked school in Leicester based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Loughborough High School.
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
2
Leicester Grammar School Trust is ranked second in Leicester based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.
Pupils
1265
Ages
3 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
3
At number 3 in the best schools in Leicester based on our authoritative ranking is Ratcliffe College.
Pupils
927
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
4
The school ranked at number four in our Leicester league table is Leicester High School for Girls based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.
Pupils
249
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
5
Our number five ranked school in Leicester based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Beauchamp College.
Pupils
2230
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
Top 5 best performing schools in Leicester and their catchment areas in Leicester ranked by School Guide in 2026
- Loughborough High School
- Leicester Grammar School Trust
- Ratcliffe College
- Leicester High School for Girls
- Beauchamp College
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