Leicester High School for Girls
Leicester, East Midlands · LE2 2PP
A small independent day school for girls in Leicester, Leicester High School educates pupils from age 3 through to 18, with around 284 on roll and a sixth form of 47. With a Church of England character, it offers a close-knit, all-through environment where each year group is modest in size. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of 'excellent' for both education and personal development, and confirmed that all compliance requirements were met. Mr Alan Whelpdale leads the school as Head.
284
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 284
- Location
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Website
- www.leicesterhigh.co.uk
- Telephone
- 0116 2705338
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Alan Whelpdale
Latest results
Attainment 8
47.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school's Attainment 8 score of 47.6 sits a little above the national average of 46.9, suggesting sound results across the board. Girls follow GCSEs before progressing to A-levels in the sixth form, with the Extended Project Qualification available to stretch the most able. The published figure of 0% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is at odds with the wider attainment picture and is best clarified directly with the school.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 47
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
The last word
An intimate, all-through girls' school with an 'excellent' ISI verdict and a personal scale that suits families wanting their daughter known as an individual.
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Leicester High School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Leicester High School for Girls located?
Leicester High School for Girls is located at 454 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PP.
What type of school is Leicester High School for Girls?
Leicester High School for Girls is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Leicester High School for Girls?
Leicester High School for Girls has approximately 284 pupils on roll.
What is Leicester High School for Girls's inspection rating?
Leicester High School for Girls is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 23 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.