Ofsted school ratings in Leicester
In Leicester (East Midlands), 43 of 51 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 84.3%. That is 2.9 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 84.3%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 36
- Requires improvement
- 7
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 51
- rank 106/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Leicester (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Leicester | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 13.7% |
| Good | 36 | 70.6% |
| Requires improvement | 7 | 13.7% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 2.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Leicester
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 80.6% |
| Secondary | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 91.7% |
| Special | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Leicester
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Warwickshire84.9%
- West Sussex84.4%
- Staffordshire84.4%
- Brighton and Hove84.0%
- Windsor and Maidenhead84.0%
- Croydon83.9%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Leicester are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 43 of 51 graded state-funded schools in Leicester hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 84.3%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Leicester have?
- Leicester has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 36 rated Good, out of 51 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Leicester?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Leicester, and 7 rated Requires improvement, out of 51 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Leicester?
- By phase in Leicester: 80.6% of 36 primary schools; 91.7% of 12 secondary schools; 100.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Leicester compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Leicester ranks 106 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 84.3% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.