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44 state primary schools within 2 miles and 31 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of LE5, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near LE5

44 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of LE5, ranked by what matters to you. 10 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Humberstone Infant Academy

    State primary · Leicester · 0.65 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2024) · 0.65 miles

    How it scored 72
    • 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, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2024: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.5 of 20 points

      0.65 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% 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 little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Falcons Primary School

    State primary · Sikh · Leicester · 0.69 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.69 miles

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% 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 February 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.1 of 20 points

      0.69 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.1% 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 little7.9 of 10 points

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

    The school's page
  3. Humberstone Junior School

    State primary · Leicester · 0.65 miles

    71of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 11% in England · 0.65 miles

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters18 of 20 points

      Top 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 81% 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

    • Distancematters13.5 of 20 points

      0.65 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 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 little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St Barnabas CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Leicester · 0.55 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.55 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points

      Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% 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 June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.5 of 20 points

      0.55 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% 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 little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Catherine Infant School

    State primary · Leicester · 1.4 miles

    69of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2019) · every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

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

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2019: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.5 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 5.4% 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 little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Krishna Avanti Primary School

    State primary · Hindu · Leicester · 0.96 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 69
    • 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, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.4 of 20 points

      0.96 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 little6.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% 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 little2.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Merrydale Infant School

    State primary · Leicester · 0.64 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.64 miles

    How it scored 69
    • 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, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.6 of 20 points

      0.64 miles from the middle of LE5, 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

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 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 little5.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Green Lane Infant School

    State primary · Leicester · 0.98 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.98 miles

    How it scored 69
    • 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, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.2 of 20 points

      0.98 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 6.8% 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 little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. North Mead Primary Academy

    State primary · Leicester · 1.1 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2024) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% 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 January 2024: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.2 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 little7.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 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 little3.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Spinney Hill Primary School

    State primary · Leicester · 0.82 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% 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 November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.8 of 20 points

      0.82 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.6% 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 little2.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near LE5

31 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of LE5, ranked by what matters to you. 10 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Crown Hills Community College

    State secondary · Leicester · 0.74 miles

    84of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · places reached 0.70 miles in 2026 · 0.74 miles

    How it scored 84
    • 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

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17 of 20 points

      0.74 miles from the middle of LE5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters19 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.70 miles away; this school is 0.74 miles from the middle of LE5, further than that. Leicester City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 14.6 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 little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Soar Valley College

    State secondary · Leicester · 1.7 miles

    82of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 8% in England · places reached 1.37 miles in 2026

    How it scored 82
    • Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points

      Top 8% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.74 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.1 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of LE5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters14.8 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.37 miles away; this school is 1.73 miles from the middle of LE5, further than that. Leicester City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 8.1 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 little7.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

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

    State secondary · Leicester · 1.3 miles

    80of 100

    Places reached 2.38 miles in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 80
    • 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

    • Distancematters14.7 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of LE5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.38 miles away; this school is 1.33 miles from the middle of LE5, closer 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
  4. Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

    State secondary · Girls · Leicester · 2.8 miles

    76of 100

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

    How it scored 76
    • 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

    • Distancematters9 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of LE5, 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
  5. Judgemeadow Community College

    State secondary · Leicester · 1.4 miles

    76of 100

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

    How it scored 76
    • 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

    • Distancematters14.6 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of LE5, 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
  6. Moat Community College

    State secondary · Leicester · 1.5 miles

    75of 100

    Places reached 1.36 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 1.5 miles

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.19 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

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

    • Distancematters13.9 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of LE5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters17.5 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.36 miles away; this school is 1.52 miles from the middle of LE5, further than that. Leicester City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 10.2 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 little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Madani Girls' School

    State secondary · Muslim · Girls · Leicester · 0.97 miles

    72of 100

    Results: top 2% in England · 0.97 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 72
    • 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

    • Distancematters16.1 of 20 points

      0.97 miles from the middle of LE5, 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
  8. Rushey Mead Academy

    State secondary · Leicester · 2.0 miles

    71of 100

    Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area exceptional · results: top 4% in England · 2.0 miles

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters19.4 of 20 points

      Top 4% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.90 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

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

    • Distancematters12.1 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of LE5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5.2 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.14 miles away; this school is 1.98 miles from the middle of LE5, further than that. Leicester City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 7.1 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 little5.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Leicester · 0.94 miles

    66of 100

    0.94 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 28% in England

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters14.5 of 20 points

      Top 28% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.30 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

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

    • Distancematters16.2 of 20 points

      0.94 miles from the middle of LE5, 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: 176 of 216. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 5.8 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 little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Beaumont Leys School

    State secondary · Leicester · 3.4 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: better than 40% of schools in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters8.1 of 20 points

      Better than 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.13 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.4 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of LE5, 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 little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 10.4 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 little7.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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