Leicester academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 57 schools in Leicester, East Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 193St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 274 students
- 289Overdale Infant SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary– · 352 students
- 383Avanti Fields SchoolLeicester · Academy All-through52.6 Attainment 8 · 1,236 students
- 480Humberstone Junior SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
- 577St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyLeicester · Academy Secondary54.5 Attainment 8 · 1,167 students
- 674Krishna Avanti Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
- 774Rowlatts Mead Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
- 874English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary AcademyLeicester · Academy Secondary54.0 Attainment 8 · 1,143 students
- 972Kestrel Mead Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 761 students
- 1072Rushey Mead AcademyLeicester · Academy Secondary51.6 Attainment 8 · 1,804 students
- 1171Abbey Mead Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 718 students
- 1269Queensmead Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 370 students
- 1369Uplands Infant SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary– · 436 students
- 1468Sir Jonathan North Girls' CollegeLeicester · Academy Secondary52.6 Attainment 8 · 1,115 students
- 1565Willowbrook Mead Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 1664Soar Valley CollegeLeicester · Academy Secondary51.5 Attainment 8 · 1,564 students
- 1764Humberstone Infant AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary– · 249 students
- 1863Green Lane Infant SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary– · 278 students
- 1962North Mead Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 2059Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 2158The City of Leicester CollegeLeicester · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,499 students
- 2255Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
- 2354Castle Mead AcademyLeicester · Academy Secondary48.0 Attainment 8 · 1,223 students
- 2454Overdale Junior SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 489 students
- 2553Sparkenhoe Community Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 2653Judgemeadow Community CollegeLeicester · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 975 students
- 2749Charnwood Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 400 students
- 2847Hope Hamilton CofE Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 2945Brook Mead AcademyLeicester · Academy Secondary29.3% Free school meals · 1,104 students
- 3045Highfields Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 352 students
- 3142Braunstone Community Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 3241Merrydale Junior SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 354 students
- 3340St Mary's Fields Academy410 · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
- 3439Christ the King Catholic Voluntary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 645 students
- 3537Falcons Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 293 students
- 3637Inglehurst Infant SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary– · 228 students
- 3735Fosse Mead Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
- 3833Shenton Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 360 students
- 3931Knighton Mead Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 4030Thurnby Mead Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 248 students
- 4130St Joseph's Catholic AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 4229Forest Lodge AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 552 students
- 4328Taylor Road Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary– · 612 students
- 4426Orchard Mead AcademyLeicester · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 1,007 students
- 4526Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England SchoolLeicester · Academy All-through37.8 Attainment 8 · 979 students
- 4623Heatherbrook Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 4721Bridge Junior SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 295 students
- 4821Babington AcademyLeicester · Academy Secondary38.0 Attainment 8 · 1,339 students
- 4921Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 5020Lancaster AcademyLeicester · Academy Secondary37.5 Attainment 8 · 883 students
- 5119Braunstone Frith Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 438 students
- 5217Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
- 5317Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 5417Woodstock Primary AcademyLeicester · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 328 students
- 5516Mowmacre Hill Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 348 students
- 5610Buswells Lodge Primary SchoolLeicester · Academy Primary– · 353 students
- 578The Herewoode AcademyLeicester · Academy Secondary53.4% Free school meals · 979 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 93.2 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
| 2 | Overdale Infant School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 88.6 Top 10% | – | 352 |
| 3 | Avanti Fields School Leicester · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 82.6 Top 25% | 52.6 Attainment 8 | 1,236 |
| 4 | Humberstone Junior School Leicester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 79.9 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 353 |
| 5 | St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 77.2 Top 25% | 54.5 Attainment 8 | 1,167 |
| 6 | Krishna Avanti Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 74.1 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 7 | Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 73.6 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 8 | English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 73.5 Top 25% | 54.0 Attainment 8 | 1,143 |
| 9 | Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71.9 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 761 |
| 10 | Rushey Mead Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 71.8 Top 25% | 51.6 Attainment 8 | 1,804 |
| 11 | Abbey Mead Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71.3 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 718 |
| 12 | Queensmead Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.0 Top 50% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 370 |
| 13 | Uplands Infant School Leicester · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 68.6 Top 50% | – | 436 |
| 14 | Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 52.6 Attainment 8 | 1,115 |
| 15 | Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 16 | Soar Valley College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 64.0 Top 50% | 51.5 Attainment 8 | 1,564 |
| 17 | Humberstone Infant Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 63.6 Top 50% | – | 249 |
| 18 | Green Lane Infant School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 62.8 Top 50% | – | 278 |
| 19 | North Mead Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.3 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 20 | Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 59.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 21 | The City of Leicester College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 57.8 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,499 |
| 22 | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.6 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 310 |
| 23 | Castle Mead Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 54.1 Top 50% | 48.0 Attainment 8 | 1,223 |
| 24 | Overdale Junior School Leicester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 53.7 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 489 |
| 25 | Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.4 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 26 | Judgemeadow Community College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 52.6 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 975 |
| 27 | Charnwood Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 400 |
| 28 | Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 29 | Brook Mead Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.3 Lower 50% | 29.3% Free school meals | 1,104 |
| 30 | Highfields Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 352 |
| 31 | Braunstone Community Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.4 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 32 | Merrydale Junior School Leicester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 354 |
| 33 | St Mary's Fields Academy 410 · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 34 | Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.2 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 645 |
| 35 | Falcons Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 293 |
| 36 | Inglehurst Infant School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | – | 228 |
| 37 | Fosse Mead Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.7 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 38 | Shenton Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 360 |
| 39 | Knighton Mead Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 40 | Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.1 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 41 | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 29.8 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 42 | Forest Lodge Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 552 |
| 43 | Taylor Road Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.3 Lower 50% | – | 612 |
| 44 | Orchard Mead Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 26.1 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,007 |
| 45 | Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Leicester · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 25.6 Lower 50% | 37.8 Attainment 8 | 979 |
| 46 | Heatherbrook Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 23.0 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 47 | Bridge Junior School Leicester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 21.3 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 295 |
| 48 | Babington Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.5 Lower 50% | 38.0 Attainment 8 | 1,339 |
| 49 | Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.5 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 50 | Lancaster Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.1 Lower 50% | 37.5 Attainment 8 | 883 |
| 51 | Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.0 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 438 |
| 52 | Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.0 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 172 |
| 53 | Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.9 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 54 | Woodstock Primary Academy Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.8 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 328 |
| 55 | Mowmacre Hill Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.8 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 348 |
| 56 | Buswells Lodge Primary School Leicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 9.8 Lower 50% | – | 353 |
| 57 | The Herewoode Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 7.6 Lower 50% | 53.4% Free school meals | 979 |
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy in Leicester leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Leicester with a Success Index (England) of 93.2. Of the 57 schools shown, 57 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East Midlands academies & free schools league table, every school on the Leicester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Leicester?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy in Leicester, East Midlands ranks first among academies & free schools in Leicester with a Success Index (England) of 93.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 274).
How are academies & free schools in Leicester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.