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Loughborough High School

Leicestershire, East Midlands · LE11 2DU

Founded in 1850, Loughborough High School is an independent girls' day school in Leicestershire taking pupils from 11 to 19. With around 571 girls on roll, including a sixth form of about 140, it sits comfortably in the medium-size band and is led by Head Dr Fiona Miles. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, with compliance requirements fully met.

571

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,750

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-19
Pupils: 571
Location: Leicestershire, East Midlands
Website: https://lborohigh.org/
Telephone: 01509 212348

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Dr Fiona Miles

Latest results

Attainment 8

17.7

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

69%

A-level A*-A

64%

A-level A*-B

87%

Teaching & academics

Results at the top end are strong: 69% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, and at A-level 64% of entries reach A*-A with 87% at A*-B. Sciences and mathematics feature prominently among sixth-form choices, alongside English Literature and History, and the school offers the EPQ for those wanting to stretch into independent research. French, German and Spanish are all taught, and around 14% of pupils receive SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 140

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsBiologyChemistryEnglish LiteratureHistory

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 13.96%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Academic scholarships (no financial value)Music scholarships (no financial value)

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

FrenchDramaFood TechnologyComputer StudiesPE/Sports Studies

Sport

Main sports

NetballHockeyCricketAthleticsCross-country

Beyond the classroom

Sport centres on netball, hockey, cricket, athletics and cross-country, giving girls both team and individual options across the year. Creative interests are well catered for too, with drama and food technology among the popular GCSE subjects and music scholarships available.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1850
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Pupils in years 7 to 11 are not permitted to use their mobile devices between 8.30am and 4pm unless directed to by a member of staff. Sixth form students may sensibly and safely use mobile devices in the sixth form common room.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £20,985 - £21,750
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Assisted places (up to 100% subsidy) offered to up to four pupils per academic year

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 8 September 2025

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The last word

A long-established girls' school with genuinely excellent inspection findings and high-flying exam results at the top grades. Bursaries of up to 100% for a small number of pupils each year offer a route in for families who could not otherwise meet day fees of roughly £21,000.

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