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Schools in LE16

A postcode district in Leicestershire

  • Postcode district
  • 34 schools and nurseries

In short: LE16 is a postcode district in Leicestershire with 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3416 primary · 4 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in LE16

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All LE16 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in LE16

16 in LE16, best first

Bringhurst Primary School

Market Harborough, LE16 8RH · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

18 first choices, 19 offers made

Met the standard at 1188%

England 62%

Days missed
5.1%
Pupils
157
Pupils per teacher
18.6
View school Bringhurst Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in LE16

4 in LE16, best first

The Robert Smyth Academy

Market Harborough, LE16 7JG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

223 first choices, 207 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.1

England 46.2

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
1,349
Pupils per teacher
19.8
View school The Robert Smyth Academy

Welland Park Academy

Market Harborough, LE16 9DR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

189 first choices, 206 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.3

England 46.2

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
1,014
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school Welland Park Academy

Nurseries in LE16

14 in LE16, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in LE16

2 in LE16, by the school's Eduscope score

The Robert Smyth Academy

Market Harborough, LE16 7JG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

223 first choices, 207 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.1

England 46.2

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
1,349
Pupils per teacher
19.8
View school The Robert Smyth Academy

Brooke House College

Market Harborough, LE16 7AU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1610.1

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
86
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Brooke House College

Special Schools in LE16

1 in LE16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Divergent School Harborough

Market Harborough, LE16 7JS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
8
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Divergent School Harborough

Private Schools in LE16

2 in LE16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Brooke House College

Market Harborough, LE16 7AU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1610.1

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
86
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Brooke House College

The Divergent School Harborough

Market Harborough, LE16 7JS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
8
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Divergent School Harborough
The map

Every school in LE16, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Little Bowden School, Good in every areaHallaton Church of England Primary School, Requires improvementBrooke House College, InspectedClipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Expected standard in every areaThe Robert Smyth Academy, GoodWelland Park Academy, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodMeadowdale Primary School, GoodRidgeway Primary Academy, Needs attention in 4 areasFarndon Fields Primary School, GoodGreat Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaLubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School, GoodWilbarston Church of England Primary School, GoodMarket Harborough Church of England Academy, GoodBringhurst Primary School, GoodCottingham Church of England Primary School, GoodChurch Langton Church of England Primary School, Expected standard or betterWellington Place Primary SchoolThe Divergent School Harborough, Expected standard in every areaFoxton Primary School, GoodCastle Lane Day Nursery, Expected standard or betterLittle Me Nursery, GoodLittle Angels Day Nursery, GoodMarket Harborough Montessori Nursery, GoodMini Adventures Preschool Ltd, Safeguarding not metKiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodStepping Stones Pre-School, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough, Expected standard or betterMedbourne Playgroup, GoodDaffodils Outdoor Nursery, GoodGreat Bowden Pre-School, GoodCaterpillar Day Nursery Ltd, GoodPartou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodHanbury Day Nursery
  • Good21
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet12
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in LE16 sit in 3 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every LE16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

LE16 has 34 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in LE16

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about LE16

How many schools are in LE16?

LE16 has 34 schools, including 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in LE16?

The highest-ranked schools in LE16 on Eduscope are Church Langton Church of England Primary School, Bringhurst Primary School, The Robert Smyth Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in LE16?

There are 2 independent schools in LE16. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in LE16 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in LE16?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in LE16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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