Best Primary Schools in Leicestershire
279 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Leicestershire, 279 primary schools, accounting for 40.1% of all schools in the area, provide education to 60,952 pupils.
- Leicestershire primary schools have an Ofsted rating of 91.2% Good or Outstanding, with 18 schools rated Outstanding and 168 rated Good out of 204 inspected.
- At 61.3%, Leicestershire primary schools see 61.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.73 and 13.3% of pupils having special educational needs.
- Primary schools in Leicestershire have a persistent absence rate of 11.8%, with 15.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals and spending per pupil at £7,206.
Dixie Grammar School
Nuneaton, CV13 0LE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils481
P/T Ratio–
Fairfield Prep School
LE11 2AE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils444
P/T Ratio–
Leicester Grammar School Trust
Leicester, LE8 9FL
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,282
P/T Ratio–
Loughborough Grammar School
Loughborough, LE11 2DU
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils789
P/T Ratio–
Loughborough High School
LE11 2DU
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils523
P/T Ratio–
TD
The Divergent School Harborough
Market Harborough, LE16 7JS
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils5
P/T Ratio–
Meadow View Farm School
Barwell, LE9 8FT
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils40
P/T Ratio–
Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre
LE11 3YF
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils13
P/T Ratio–
TC
The Cedars
Leicestershire, LE9 8JF
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils4
P/T Ratio–
TH
Twycross House School
Atherstone, CV9 3PL
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils395
P/T Ratio–
Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
Leicestershire, LE12 7AA
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils46
P/T Ratio–
Brocks Hill Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Leicester, LE2 5WP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected92%
Absence4.7%
Pupils421
P/T Ratio25.2
Maplewell Hall School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Loughborough, LE12 8QY
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.8%
Pupils294
P/T Ratio8.8
Somerby Primary School
Melton Mowbray, LE14 2PZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.0%
Pupils43
P/T Ratio10.5
Newcroft Primary Academy
Loughborough, LE12 9DU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence3.0%
Pupils396
P/T Ratio21.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 279 primary schools in Leicestershire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,206 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.