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Leicester Grammar School

SeniorCo EdAges 10–18Day1,310 pupils
Day fees
£21,759
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
1,310
Founded
1981
Next deadline
Registration closes: 7 Dec 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
75.3/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes79
Destinations & outcomes70
Future-readiness55
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add71
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Headmaster of Leicester Grammar School. Read Physics at Pembroke College, Cambridge. MA Cantab (Pembroke), Physics

Latest exam results

86%
A-level A*–A
86%
GCSE 9–7
8%
Oxbridge offer rate
48%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

8%
to Oxbridge (2026)
20262025202420232022
Cohort1231141088465
Oxbridge103381
Russell Group67526040
US Ivy00000
Medicine101385
Top universities (2026)
Oxford
Cambridge

Recent coverage

Leicester Grammar School has recently celebrated exceptional academic achievements, including outstanding A level results and the GCSE Class of 2025's success. The school was named School of the Year at the Tennis Leicestershire Awards and continues to excel with students winning international competitions, such as Isabelle's victory in the International Ancient Worlds Competition. In 2025, the school emphasized health and wellbeing during National Sports Week and marked School Diversity Week with impactful lessons on inclusion.

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Registration deadline confirmed

Leicester Grammar School closes registrations on 7 Dec 2026. Add the deadline to your plan and start booking visits before applications.

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Application timeline

2 of 8 admissions stages have confirmed dates. Save this school to be notified when dates are published.

Open dayNot published
Not published
Registration opensNot published
Not published
Registration closesConfirmed
7 Dec 2026
Bursary deadlineNot published
Not published
AssessmentConfirmed
5 Jan 2027
InterviewNot published
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OffersNot published
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Acceptance deadlineNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2027-28TBC7 Dec 2026TBCTbc

Open events

Open MorningThis week
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Open Doors Morning
Taster DayNext week
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Year 6 & 7 Taster Day (Loughborough Grammar School)
Open Morning
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open Morning (Loughborough Grammar School)
Open Morning
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Autumn Open Morning

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Talks & tasters

Thu, 11 Jun 2026Open Doors MorningOpen Morning
Tue, 23 Jun 2026Year 6 & 7 Taster Day (Loughborough Grammar School)Taster Day
Sat, 12 Sept 2026Open Morning (Loughborough Grammar School)Open Morning
Sat, 3 Oct 2026Autumn Open MorningOpen Morning

Fees

£21,759per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £21,759VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £171,859
vs London avg (£24,000)9% below
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Isi 1 Jan 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Term dates 2025-26

autumn3 Sept 202517 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring7 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer16 Apr 20263 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026

Questions parents ask

Common questions about Leicester Grammar School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 0116 259 1900 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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