Best secondary schools in Loughborough (2026)
Loughborough has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire, in the top 15% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 49.6, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Loughborough has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 15% in England |
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Loughborough · Roman Catholic |
55.2 | 55.1 | 60% | No rating | |
2 Top 22% in England |
Woodbrook Vale School Loughborough |
52.6 | 51.2 | 52% | Report card | |
3 Top 32% in England |
Limehurst Academy Loughborough |
48.9 | 48.2 | 54% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 35% in England |
Charnwood College Loughborough |
43.4 | 43.9 | 34% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Loughborough?
On exam results over the last three years, De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is the top-ranked secondary school in Loughborough, in the top 15% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.