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Loughborough Grammar School

Loughborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands · LE11 2DU

Founded in 1495, Loughborough Grammar School is one of the country's older boys' schools, combining a long heritage with a small, well-staffed community of 749 pupils. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around nine to one allows close attention, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education and personal development. Boarding is available alongside day places, and the school takes boys from age 10 through to its sizeable sixth form of 236. A strict 'never seen, used or heard' mobile phone policy signals a focus on attention and presence during the school day.

749

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,750

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Boys
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 10-18
Pupils: 749
Pupil:teacher ratio: 9
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands
Website: https://lborogrammar.org/
Telephone: 01509 233233

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Mr James Neville

Latest results

Attainment 8

50.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

58%

A-level A*-A

45%

A-level A*-B

70%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 50.4 against a national average of 46.9 and 58% of GCSE entries graded 9-7. At A-level, 45% of grades reach A*-A and 70% A*-B, with the sciences, mathematics and further mathematics among the most popular choices alongside history and English literature. The EPQ is offered for those wanting to stretch beyond the standard syllabus, and notably almost a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a willingness to work with a range of learning needs.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 236

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyFurther MathematicsHistoryEnglish Literature

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 19.65%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

MusicSport

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiology

Sport

Main sports

RugbyHockeyCricketBasketballFootballBadminton

Beyond the classroom

Sport is a strong thread, with rugby, hockey, cricket, basketball, football and badminton all on offer, and sport scholarships available to talented players. Music is similarly recognised through dedicated scholarships, and languages extend to French, German and Spanish.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1495
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Never seen, used or heard policy for mobile phones during the school day

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £20,985 - £21,750
Boarding fees (per year): £42,150 - £50,985

Alumni-funded bursaries available

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 26 November 2024

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The last word

A historic boys' school with strong academic outcomes and a science-leaning sixth form, suited to families wanting an attentive, traditional environment. Day fees of around £21,000 rise steeply for boarding, though alumni-funded bursaries widen access.

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