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Schools in Desford

A town in Leicestershire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 1,950 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Desford at a glance

Ahead of England on primary inspections

How Desford's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries51 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
  • Met the standard at 1171%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths48%Attainment 8 46.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary13%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Desford

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 Desford primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Desford

1 mainstream schools in Desford, best first

Desford Community Primary School

Leicester, LE9 9JH · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

43 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
385
Pupils per teacher
23.1
View school Desford Community Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Desford

1 mainstream schools in Desford, best first

Bosworth Academy

Leicester, LE9 9JL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

276 first choices, 238 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.2%
Pupils
1,565
Pupils per teacher
19.9
View school Bosworth Academy

Nurseries in Desford

3 in Desford, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Desford

1 in Desford, by the school's Eduscope score

Bosworth Academy

Leicester, LE9 9JL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

276 first choices, 238 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.2%
Pupils
1,565
Pupils per teacher
19.9
View school Bosworth Academy
The map

Every school in Desford, 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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Bosworth Academy, GoodDesford Community Primary School, Good in every areaChapel Lane Playgroup, Needs attention in 2 areasBosworth Academy Day Nursery, GoodKids Planet Topsham House, Good
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet2
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 Desford school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Postcodes

Browse Desford by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Desford vs England

How good are Desford's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Desford

DesfordEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade.

    100%

    England 95%

    Above England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    71%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    48%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    13%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Desford in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
71% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
48% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Desford has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 14% more pupils than in 2018.

13% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Desford's state schools each January.

Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Desford13%

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 Desford

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How many schools are in Desford?

Desford has 5 schools, including 1 primary school, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Desford?

The highest-ranked schools in Desford on Eduscope are Bosworth Academy, Desford Community Primary School. 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.

What percentage of schools in Desford are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Desford hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Desford perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Desford, 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Desford?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Desford is 20.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Desford schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Desford is 12.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Desford?

There are 1,950 pupils enrolled across schools in Desford, with 385 in primary and 1,565 in secondary. 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Desford?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Desford 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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