Ofsted school ratings in Leicestershire
In Leicestershire (East Midlands), 102 of 120 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.0%. That is 2.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 85.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 95
- Requires improvement
- 18
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 120
- rank 101/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Leicestershire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Leicestershire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 5.8% |
| Good | 95 | 79.2% |
| Requires improvement | 18 | 15.0% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
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 Leicestershire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 76 | 13 | 0 | 86.2% |
| Secondary | 1 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 73.7% |
| Special | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Leicestershire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 102 of 120 graded state-funded schools in Leicestershire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.0%. 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 Leicestershire have?
- Leicestershire has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 95 rated Good, out of 120 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Leicestershire?
- No state-funded school in Leicestershire currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 18 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Leicestershire?
- By phase in Leicestershire: 86.2% of 94 primary schools; 73.7% of 19 secondary schools; 100.0% of 5 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Leicestershire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Leicestershire ranks 101 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 85.0% 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.