Schools in Leicester
Moving to Leicester? These are the schools closest to the centre of Leicester, Leicestershire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Leicester City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Stoneygate, Clarendon Park and Oadby.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Leicester centre
- 0.1 mi
Castle Mead Academy
Secondary · LE3 5QT
- 0.4 mi
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Primary · LE3 5PA
- 0.4 mi
Slater Primary School
Primary · LE3 5AS
- 0.5 mi
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Primary · LE3 5EA
- 0.6 mi
Shaftesbury Junior School
Primary · LE3 0QE
- 0.8 mi
Brook Mead Academy
Secondary · LE3 9BN
- 0.8 mi
Inglehurst Junior School
Primary · LE3 9FS
- 0.8 mi
Inglehurst Infant School
Primary · LE3 9FS
- 0.9 mi
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · LE3 6DF
- 0.9 mi
Hazel Community Primary School
Primary · LE2 7JN
- 1.0 mi
Taylor Road Primary School
Primary · LE1 2JP
- 1.0 mi
Dovelands Primary School
Primary · LE3 0TJ
These are the schools nearest the centre of Leicester. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Leicester postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Leicester. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Leicester?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Leicester?
- You apply through Leicester City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.