Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Leicester (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 26 schools in Leicester, East Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 193Darul Uloom LeicesterLeicester · Independent SecondaryAttainment 8: 63.6
- 281Madani Girls' SchoolLeicester · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 61.4
- 393Al-Aqsa Schools TrustLeicester · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 61.2
- 489The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute SchoolLeicester · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 57.6
- 589Jameah AcademyLeicester · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 56.6
- 677St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 54.5
- 774English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary AcademyLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 54.0
- 883Avanti Fields SchoolLeicester · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 52.6
- 968Sir Jonathan North Girls' CollegeLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 52.6
- 1074Madani Boys SchoolLeicester · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 52.2
- 1172Rushey Mead AcademyLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 51.6
- 1264Soar Valley CollegeLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 51.5
- 1358The City of Leicester CollegeLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.1
- 1454Castle Mead AcademyLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.0
- 1547Leicester High School for GirlsLeicester · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 47.6
- 1665Jameah Boys AcademyLeicester · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 47.5
- 1759Crown Hills Community CollegeLeicester · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.4
- 1853Judgemeadow Community CollegeLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.7
- 1945Beaumont Leys SchoolLeicester · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.2
- 2038Moat Community CollegeLeicester · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.6
- 2127Fullhurst Community CollegeLeicester · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.2
- 2226Orchard Mead AcademyLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.9
- 2321Babington AcademyLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.0
- 2426Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England SchoolLeicester · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 37.8
- 2520Lancaster AcademyLeicester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 37.5
- 2623St Crispin's SchoolLeicester · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 37.0
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darul Uloom Leicester Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–23 | Independent | 63.6 | 92.9 Top 5% | 63.6 Attainment 8 | 142 |
| 2 | Madani Girls' School Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 61.4 | 81.1 Top 25% | 61.4 Attainment 8 | 452 |
| 3 | Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Leicester · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 61.2 | 93.2 Top 5% | 61.2 Attainment 8 | 297 |
| 4 | The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School Leicester · All-through · Ages 5–16 | Independent | 57.6 | 89.4 Top 10% | 57.6 Attainment 8 | 224 |
| 5 | Jameah Academy Leicester · All-through · Ages 5–16 | Independent | 56.6 | 88.5 Top 10% | 56.6 Attainment 8 | 217 |
| 6 | St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.5 | 77.2 Top 25% | 54.5 Attainment 8 | 1,167 |
| 7 | English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 54.0 | 73.5 Top 25% | 54.0 Attainment 8 | 1,143 |
| 8 | Avanti Fields School Leicester · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 52.6 | 82.6 Top 25% | 52.6 Attainment 8 | 1,236 |
| 9 | Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 52.6 | 67.9 Top 50% | 52.6 Attainment 8 | 1,115 |
| 10 | Madani Boys School Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 52.2 | 73.9 Top 25% | 52.2 Attainment 8 | 450 |
| 11 | Rushey Mead Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.6 | 71.8 Top 25% | 51.6 Attainment 8 | 1,804 |
| 12 | Soar Valley College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.5 | 64.0 Top 50% | 51.5 Attainment 8 | 1,564 |
| 13 | The City of Leicester College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 49.1 | 57.8 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,499 |
| 14 | Castle Mead Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.0 | 54.1 Top 50% | 48.0 Attainment 8 | 1,223 |
| 15 | Leicester High School for Girls Leicester · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 47.6 | 47.3 Lower 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 249 |
| 16 | Jameah Boys Academy Leicester · All-through · Ages 5–16 | Independent | 47.5 | 64.6 Top 50% | 47.5 Attainment 8 | 190 |
| 17 | Crown Hills Community College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 47.4 | 58.9 Top 50% | 47.4 Attainment 8 | 1,493 |
| 18 | Judgemeadow Community College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.7 | 52.6 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 975 |
| 19 | Beaumont Leys School Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 45.2 | 45.4 Lower 50% | 45.2 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 20 | Moat Community College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 44.6 | 38.4 Lower 50% | 44.6 Attainment 8 | 1,091 |
| 21 | Fullhurst Community College Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 39.2 | 27.4 Lower 50% | 39.2 Attainment 8 | 1,441 |
| 22 | Orchard Mead Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.9 | 26.1 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,007 |
| 23 | Babington Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.0 | 20.5 Lower 50% | 38.0 Attainment 8 | 1,339 |
| 24 | Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Leicester · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 37.8 | 25.6 Lower 50% | 37.8 Attainment 8 | 979 |
| 25 | Lancaster Academy Leicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.5 | 20.1 Lower 50% | 37.5 Attainment 8 | 883 |
| 26 | St Crispin's School Leicester · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 37.0 | 23.2 Lower 50% | 37.0 Attainment 8 | 70 |
Darul Uloom Leicester in Leicester leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Leicester with Attainment 8 63.6. Of the 26 schools shown, 13 are academy, 7 are independent, 6 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East Midlands secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Leicester?
Darul Uloom Leicester in Leicester, East Midlands ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Leicester with Attainment 8 63.6 (Pupils on roll: 142).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Leicester ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.