Best Private Schools in Leicester

Leicester has 5 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer day places, with only one school offering boarding places as well (Ratcliffe College).

Where Schools are Located

Many of Leicester’s independent schools are located in the city centre. There are also schools in Ratcliffe on the Wreake and Great Glen.

School Genders in Leicester

Nearly all of the schools in Leicester are co-ed schools, with just one girls-only school (Leicester High School for Girls). There are no boys-only independent schools in Leicester.

Leicester Independent School League Table

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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results

The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):

Best Private Schools by A-Level Results

The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):

Day & Boarding Fees

Day fees

Avg.£16,502
From£8,214
To£23,073

Boarding Fees

Avg.£16,104
From£16,104
To£16,104

Best Co-Ed Schools

Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results

The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):

Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results

The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):

Co-Ed School Fees

Day fees

Avg.£15,644
From£8,214
To£23,073

Boarding Fees

Avg.£16,104
From£16,104
To£16,104

Boarding Schools in Leicester

Ratcliffe College

City Leicester
Type CO-ED
Boarding Fee £16,104

Leicester Private School Costs (Averages)

No. of Schools 4
Avg Day Fee £16,502
Avg Boarding Fee £16,104
School Fees Comparison Chart£16,502£16,104Overall£0£0Boys£18,219£0Girls£15,644£16,104Co-Ed