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21 state primary schools within 2 miles and 23 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of LE18, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near LE18

21 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of LE18, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Glenmere Community Primary School

    State primary · Wigston · 1.1 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.2 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Water Leys Primary School

    State primary · Wigston · 0.75 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 0.75 miles

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 14,817 state schools in England: 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.5 of 20 points

      0.75 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Leicester · 2.0 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 4% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters19.4 of 20 points

      Top 4% of 14,817 state schools in England: 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.3 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 4.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Launde Primary School

    State primary · Leicestershire · 1.9 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.1 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Overdale Infant School

    State primary · Leicester · 1.4 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.4 miles

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.5 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Leicester · 1.2 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters2.4 of 20 points

      Better than 12% of 14,817 state schools in England: 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.9 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Langmoor Primary School Oadby

    State primary · Leicester · 1.4 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 34% in England · absence 4.1% (similar schools 5.3%)

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.1 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Parkland Primary School South Wigston

    State primary · Wigston · 0.99 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.99 miles

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points

      Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.1 of 20 points

      0.99 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Brocks Hill Primary School

    State primary · Leicester · 1.6 miles

    55of 100

    Results: top 1% in England · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · not every first choice met in 2026

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters20 of 20 points

      Top 1% of 14,817 state schools in England: 97% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.1 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 89 of 103. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Thythorn Field Community Primary School

    State primary · Wigston · 0.95 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.95 miles

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters0.8 of 20 points

      Better than 4% of 14,817 state schools in England: 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.5 of 20 points

      0.95 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near LE18

23 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of LE18, ranked by what matters to you. 10 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

    State secondary · Girls · Leicester · 1.7 miles

    81of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England

    How it scored 81
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.51 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.2 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 18.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Wigston College

    State secondary · Wigston · 0.26 miles

    74of 100

    0.26 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · classes of 12 on average

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19 of 20 points

      0.26 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.8 of 10 points

      0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 11.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Wigston Academy

    State secondary · Wigston · 0.14 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.14 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters2 of 20 points

      Better than 10% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.63 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19.4 of 20 points

      0.14 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 7.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Judgemeadow Community College

    State secondary · Leicester · 3.3 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 27% in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters14.7 of 20 points

      Top 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.32 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.7 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 13.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Lancaster Academy

    State secondary · Leicester · 1.6 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.6 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters1.8 of 20 points

      Better than 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.65 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.6 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 11.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Madani Girls' School

    State secondary · Muslim · Girls · Leicester · 3.2 miles

    64of 100

    Results: top 2% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022) · absence 4.9% (similar schools 8.5%)

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters19.8 of 20 points

      Top 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.3 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 89 of 202. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Beauchamp College

    State secondary · Leicester · 1.8 miles

    62of 100

    Results: top 19% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.8 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters16.4 of 20 points

      Top 19% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.44 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 232 of 235. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Gartree High School

    State secondary · Leicester · 1.7 miles

    61of 100

    Results: top 21% in England · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.7 miles

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters16 of 20 points

      Top 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.2 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 168 of 250. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. The City of Leicester College

    State secondary · Leicester · 3.7 miles

    60of 100

    Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · results: top 29% in England · places reached 2.38 miles in 2026

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.29 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.4 of 20 points

      3.7 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters9.3 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.38 miles away; this school is 3.66 miles from the middle of LE18, further than that. Leicester City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 7.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Fullhurst Community College

    State secondary · Leicester · 3.4 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.4 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of LE18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 22.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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