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Schools in LE3

A postcode district in Leicester

  • Postcode district
  • 66 schools and nurseries

In short: LE3 is a postcode district in Leicester with 28 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 32 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries6628 primary · 9 secondary · 32 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in LE3

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 LE3 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in LE3

28 in LE3, best first

Parks Primary School

Leicester, LE3 9NS · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

73 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1185%

England 62%

Days missed
5.4%
Pupils
453
Pupils per teacher
19.5
View school Parks Primary School

Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy

Leicester, LE3 2WF · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

66 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
453
Pupils per teacher
24.2
View school Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in LE3

9 in LE3, best first

Brook Mead Academy

Leicester, LE3 9BN · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

301 first choices, 245 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.6

England 46.2

Days missed
6.2%
Pupils
1,104
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Brook Mead Academy

Castle Mead Academy

Leicester, LE3 5QT · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

278 first choices, 250 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.3

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
1,223
Pupils per teacher
18.9
View school Castle Mead Academy

Fullhurst Community College

Leicester, LE3 1AH · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

181 first choices, 233 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.0

England 46.2

Days missed
11.8%
Pupils
1,441
Pupils per teacher
14.0
View school Fullhurst Community College
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Nurseries in LE3

32 in LE3, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 32 nurseries

Sixth Forms in LE3

2 in LE3, by the school's Eduscope score

Ellesmere College

Leicester, LE3 2FD · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
441
Pupils per teacher
6.5
View school Ellesmere College

West Gate School

Leicester, LE3 6DG · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
9.7%
Pupils
199
Pupils per teacher
6.4
View school West Gate School

Special Schools in LE3

3 in LE3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Ellesmere College

Leicester, LE3 2FD · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
441
Pupils per teacher
6.5
View school Ellesmere College

West Gate School

Leicester, LE3 6DG · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
9.7%
Pupils
199
Pupils per teacher
6.4
View school West Gate School

Educ8 Leicestershire

Leicester, LE3 6LP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
15
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Educ8 Leicestershire

Private Schools in LE3

2 in LE3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Educ8 Leicestershire

Leicester, LE3 6LP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
15
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Educ8 Leicestershire

Emmanuel Christian School

Braunstone, LE3 1QP · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1630.5

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
59
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Emmanuel Christian School
The map

Every school in LE3, 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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Imperial Avenue Infant School, GoodInglehurst Junior School, GoodKing Richard III Infant and Nursery School, Requires improvementShaftesbury Junior School, GoodFolville Junior School, GoodStokes Wood Primary School, GoodParks Primary School, Outstanding in every areaSlater Primary School, Needs attention in 5 areasFullhurst Community College, GoodEllesmere College, Expected standard or betterDovelands Primary School, Expected standard in every areaWest Gate School, Expected standard or betterCaldecote Community Primary School, GoodEmmanuel Christian School, InspectedStafford Leys Community Primary School, Expected standard or betterQueensmead Primary Academy, GoodMillfield L.E.A.D. Academy, GoodGlenfield Primary School, GoodFossebrook Primary School, GoodBraunstone Community Primary School, GoodThe Winstanley School, GoodKingsway Primary School, GoodForest Lodge Academy, GoodChrist the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Outstanding in every areaCastle Mead Academy, OutstandingBraunstone Frith Primary Academy, GoodFosse Mead Primary Academy, GoodBrook Mead Academy, OutstandingRavenhurst Primary School, Expected standard or betterInglehurst Infant School, Expected standard in every areaEduc8 Leicestershire, Requires improvementSt Mary's Fields Academy, Requires improvementThe Herewoode Academy, GoodThe Hall School, GoodWingfield Nursery Ltd., GoodLittle Oak Trees Preschool, GoodKids Corner Nursery Ltd, GoodGlenfield Methodist Playgroup, GoodGingerbread Mews, GoodMemorial Hall Playgroup, GoodMindful Me Nursery, GoodKidaroo childcare, GoodWestleigh Nursery Ltd., OutstandingAllexton Day Nursery, GoodSunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery, GoodNewfoundpool Neighbourhood Centre, GoodTrinity Methodist Playgroup, Requires improvementWoodgate Adventure Playground Nursery, GoodLilliput Montessori Day Nursery Leicester Forest East, GoodUnited Play, GoodHand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre), GoodPindar Nursery (Specialist Nursery for Children Aged 2-5 Years), GoodPlayfit St Marys, GoodDots & Tots Nursery, GoodMindful Me Nursery, Expected standard or betterLittle Cherubs Preschool, GoodPromise Childcare, GoodSt Mary's Playgroup, GoodLittle Robins Day Nursery, Expected standard in every areaMindful Me Nursery, GoodNurture and Grow Nursery Limited, Expected standard or betterLittle Lambs Pre SchoolShells Daycare LtdLittle Adventurers Pre SchoolTeam Tots Nursery at Team Hub CICLime Tree Glenfield
  • Outstanding3
  • Good41
  • Requires improvement4
  • Not graded yet18
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in LE3 sit in 2 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 LE3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

LE3 has 66 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about LE3

Nearby areas

How many schools are in LE3?

LE3 has 66 schools, including 28 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 32 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in LE3?

The highest-ranked schools in LE3 on Eduscope are Parks Primary School, Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Millfield L.E.A.D. 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 LE3?

There are 2 independent schools in LE3. 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 LE3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in LE3?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 66 schools in LE3 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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