- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.5
Schools in LE18
A postcode district in Leicestershire
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: LE18 is a postcode district in Leicestershire with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2611 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All LE18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LE18
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.
Top Primary Schools in LE18
11 in LE18, best first
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Wigston, LE18 3QL · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.4
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
70 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 406
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.0
Top Secondary Schools in LE18
4 in LE18, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
222 first choices, 241 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 1,286
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
97 first choices, 111 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.3%
- Pupils
- 730
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Nurseries in LE18
12 in LE18, highest Ofsted grade first
Daisy Chain Children's Nursery
Wigston, LE18 2DJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Hunny Pot Day Nursery
Leicester, LE18 2GZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston
Wigston, LE18 4WS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LE18
2 in LE18, by the school's Eduscope score
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Leics, LE18 2DT · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 250
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.4
Wigston College
Wigston, LE18 2DS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 16 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 241
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Special Schools in LE18
1 in LE18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Leics, LE18 2DT · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 250
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LE18, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good15
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 LE18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LE18 has 26 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 LE18
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 LE18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LE18?
LE18 has 26 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 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 LE18?
The highest-ranked schools in LE18 on Eduscope are Glenmere Community Primary School, Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire, Little Hill Primary. 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 do I choose the right school in LE18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in LE18 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.