Leicester Grammar School

Cohort

123

Class of 2026

Oxbridge

10

Russell Group

48.1%

of leavers

US Ivy

0

A-level A*–A

86%

Recalibrated

GCSE 9–7

86%

Oxbridge rate

8%

Russell Group rate

48%

• Chief Executive, Leicester Grammar School Trust

  Stephen Jeffries

  Stephen leads the Trust strategically as the principal officer. Educated at Nottingham High School, he read Law at the University of Leeds. Trained as a Chartered Accountant with EY, spent a decade at KPMG and PwC, held a senior finance role in a FTSE 100 company, then served as Finance Director for eight years in Financial Services. Joined the Trust in 2019 as Director of Finance and Operations. Also serves as Director and Chair of LGS Enterprises. Lives in Leicestershire for 25+ years. Keen pianist, plays squash, Nottingham Forest season ticket holder. Two sons educated within the Trust. (Law (University of Leeds), Chartered Accountant (EY))

• Headmaster

  Magnus Anderson

  Magnus was educated at Haberdashers' Boys' School and read Engineering at Pembroke College, Cambridge. Joined the NHS Management Training Scheme working at NICE for four years. Gained a Master's in Health and Social Care Policy. Worked for a medical charity in the UK and DRC, then strategy consulting at OC&C in London. Began teaching at age 33 at Lingfield College, then moved to Caterham School as Head of Physics and later Head of Year. Joined LGS in 2019 as Academic Deputy Head, promoted to Senior Deputy Head, then Headmaster in 2025. (Engineering (Pembroke College, Cambridge), MA Health and Social Care Policy)

• Deputy Head (Pastoral)

  Jennifer Young

  Jen joined LGS in 2021 from Newstead Wood School, where she was Director of Learning. Previously taught History and Politics and worked in finance and as a scuba diving instructor. Holds a degree in History and Politics and a Master's in Middle East Politics from the University of Exeter. Leads pastoral care and equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. (BA History and Politics (Exeter), MA Middle East Politics (Exeter))

• Deputy Head (Curriculum)

  Carl James

  Carl is an alumnus of Leicester Grammar School. Studied Mathematics at Girton College, Cambridge before completing teacher training. Joined the school in 2004 as a Mathematics teacher and has held roles including Director of Studies and Acting Head. As Deputy Head (Curriculum), oversees curriculum design, options, timetabling and external examinations. (Mathematics (Girton College, Cambridge))

• Head Of Sixth Form

  James Hunt

  James joined the Trust in 2012, having previously taught at King Henry VIII School in Coventry, where he was Head of Year and Housemaster. Holds a degree in English Literature and Language from the University of Reading. As Head of Sixth Form and DSL, guides academic progress and university applications. (BA English Literature and Language (University of Reading))

• Director Of Wellbeing & Co-Curriculum

  Angela Ewington

  Angela joined LGS in 2003 and has held several senior roles, including Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Interim Head. Now leads wellbeing and co-curricular provision and serves as Designated Safeguarding Lead. Before joining LGS, worked in the maintained sector as Head of Science, Head of Biology and Head of Year. Studied Cell and Molecular Biology and completed PGCE at Hughes Hall, Cambridge, followed by an MA in Educational Leadership from the University of Nottingham. (BSc Cell and Molecular Biology, PGCE (Hughes Hall, Cambridge), MA Educational Leadership (University of Nottingham))

• 1Solihull SchoolSolihull

  Fees £22.4kA*-A 68%Oxbridge 5%Rank #299

  Solihull School matches Leicester Grammar in being co-ed day schools with similar fees (£22.4k vs £21.8k), overlapping 11+ and 16+ entry phases, and is within a reasonable 52km commute.

• 2RGS WorcesterWorcester

  Fees £22.8kA*-A 99%Oxbridge 1%Rank #278

  RGS Worcester is a co-ed day school with overlapping entry phases (11+ and 16+), similar fees (£22.8k), and a strong academic profile close to Leicester Grammar's tier and rank, located 90km away.

• 3Loughborough High SchoolLoughborough

  Fees £23.1kA*-A 74%Oxbridge 8%Rank #355

  Loughborough High School, though girls-only, is a day school with similar fees (£23.1k), close proximity (23km), and overlapping 11+ entry phase, making it a plausible Plan B for academic and geographic reasons.

• 4Sheffield High School for GirlsSheffield

  Fees £20.5kA*-A 88%Oxbridge 8%Rank #288

  Sheffield High School for Girls is a day school with fees slightly lower (£20.5k), strong academic results, and within a 94km commute, overlapping the 11+ entry phase and selectivity tier.

• 5National Mathematics and Science CollegeCoventry

  Fees £30.0kA*-A 96%Oxbridge 18%Rank #301

  National Mathematics and Science College is a co-ed school offering both day and boarding with overlapping entry phases, similar selectivity tier and rank, and located 42km away, though fees are higher (£30k).

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