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Loughborough High School

SeniorGirlsAges 11–18Day521 pupils
Day fees
£22,485
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
521
Founded
1850
Next deadline
Registration closes: 30 Nov 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
66.8/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes66
Destinations & outcomes68
Future-readiness55
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add58
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Dr Fiona Miles grew up in Nottingham and studied English Literature at the University of Cambridge, then retrained at King's College London to pursue medicine (MBBS). She returned to teaching and held roles at Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls including Head of English, Assistant Head and Deputy Head (Academic). She has also been a governor of a maintained primary school. She is an enthusiastic amateur organist and pianist. BA Hons English Literature (Cambridge), MBBS (King's College London)

Latest exam results

74%
A-level A*–A
50%
GCSE 9–7
8%
Oxbridge offer rate
40%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

8%
to Oxbridge (2025)
40%
to Russell Group
20252023
Cohort88
Oxbridge710
Russell Group352
US Ivy00
Medicine190
Top universities (2025)
[{"university": "Oxford/Cambridge"

Recent coverage

In 2026, Loughborough High School celebrated several milestones including Richard Lee's 40 years of service as a staff member and the 40th anniversary of the first OLCS Duke of Edinburgh expedition. The school also highlighted the remarkable achievement of student Daniella, who secured a wildcard for the Wimbledon qualifier. Additionally, the Annual Review event in May showcased the skills of the school's cadets, reflecting ongoing commitment to extracurricular excellence.

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Registration deadline confirmed

Loughborough High School closes registrations on 30 Nov 2026. Add the deadline to your plan and start booking visits before applications.

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Application timeline

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Open dayNot published
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Registration opensNot published
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Registration closesConfirmed
30 Nov 2026
Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentConfirmed
1 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
2027-28TBC30 Nov 2026TBCTbc

Open events

Taster DayNext week
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
12:00 am
Year 7 Taster Day
Taster DayNext week
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Year 7 Taster Day
Taster DayNext week
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Year 5 Taster Day (Entry into Year 7)
Open Morning
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open Morning (All years)
Sixth Form Evening
Thu, 1 Oct 2026
Sixth Form Open Evening
Taster Day
Tue, 6 Oct 2026
Sixth Form Taster Day
Taster Day
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Sixth Form Taster Day
Open Day
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Open Door Event (All years)

Talks & tasters

Mon, 22 Jun 2026Year 7 Taster DayTaster Day
Tue, 23 Jun 2026Year 7 Taster DayTaster Day
Tue, 23 Jun 2026Year 5 Taster Day (Entry into Year 7)Taster Day
Sat, 12 Sept 2026Open Morning (All years)Open Morning
Thu, 1 Oct 2026Sixth Form Open EveningSixth Form Evening
Tue, 6 Oct 2026Sixth Form Taster DayTaster Day

Fees

£21,885per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £21,885VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £172,854
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 26 Nov 2024

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

Met

Term dates 2025-26

autumn4 Sept 202512 Dec 2025Half-term 18 Oct 2025–2 Nov 2025
spring6 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 14 Feb 2026–22 Feb 2026
summer21 Apr 202610 Jul 2026Half-term 23 May 2026–31 May 2026

Questions parents ask

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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?+

8 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 01509 283800 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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