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Schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

A town in Leicestershire

  • Town
  • 11 schools and nurseries
  • 1,636 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Better than England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 76%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 9%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries114 primary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 76%. England 62%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 12%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 9%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

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 Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

4 state schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, best first

Kirby Muxloe Primary School

Leicester, LE9 2AA · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

68 first choices, 60 offers made

Ready for secondary school82%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
402
View school Kirby Muxloe Primary School

Fossebrook Primary School

Leicester, LE3 3FF · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

33 first choices, 28 offers made

Ready for secondary school80%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
205
View school Fossebrook Primary School
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Nurseries in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

7 in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries
The map

Every school in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, 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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Stafford Leys Community Primary School, Expected standard or betterKirby Muxloe Primary School, Expected standard or betterFossebrook Primary School, GoodNew Lubbesthorpe Primary School, GoodLittle Oak Trees Preschool, GoodKirby Muxloe Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodLittle Fir Trees Preschool, GoodLilliput Montessori Day Nursery Leicester Forest East, GoodNext Steps Nursery, OutstandingCastle Playgroup, GoodPromise Childcare, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good8
  • 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

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe vs England

How good are Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe'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 Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

Leicester Forest East and Kirby MuxloeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    76%

    England 62%

    Better than England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    9%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    12%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
76% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
9% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe has 11 schools and nurseries.

There are 45% more pupils than in 2018.

12% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe's state schools each January.

Up 45% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe12%

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 Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

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How many schools are in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe has 11 schools, including 4 primary schools, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

The highest-ranked schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe on Eduscope are Kirby Muxloe Primary School, Stafford Leys Community Primary School, Fossebrook 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 Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, 76% 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 Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe is 23.4:1. 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 Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe is 8.9%. 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 Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

There are 1,636 pupils enrolled across schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, with 1,636 in primary. 12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe 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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