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The Leys School

SeniorCo EdAges 11–18Both560 pupils
Day fees
£35,505
How competitive entry is
Interview + School Own ExamCompetitive entry
Pupils
560
Founded
1875
Next deadline
Registration closes: 9 Oct 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
70.9/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes67
Destinations & outcomes76
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add59
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Joined The Leys in 2025 from Sevenoaks School. Previously Deputy Head at Canford School. Holds a PhD in Modern History from the University of St Andrews. PhD Modern History (St Andrews)

Latest exam results

70%
A-level A*–A
97%
GCSE 9–7
2%
Oxbridge offer rate
9%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

2%
to Oxbridge (2025)
9%
to Russell Group
2025
Cohort100
Oxbridge2
Russell Group9
US Ivy0
Medicine2
Top universities (2025)
[{"name": "Newcastle University"

Recent coverage

The Leys School recently celebrated its 150th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history. In April 2026, the school announced the winners of the Minerva Prize, highlighting outstanding student achievements. The school continues to engage the community through various events and maintains an active calendar of sports fixtures and cultural activities.

Notable alumni

Sir Martin Gilbert (historian)Sir Peter Hall (theatre director)Sir John Bradfield (biologist)Sir John Gurdon (Nobel laureate, developmental biologist)Sir David Frost (broadcaster)Sir John Meurig Thomas (chemist)Sir John Vane (pharmacologist, Nobel laureate)Sir Michael Redgrave (actor)Sir John Betjeman (poet)
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Registration deadline confirmed

The Leys School closes registrations on 9 Oct 2026. Add the deadline to your plan and start booking visits before applications.

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Open events

Sixth Form Evening
Tue, 22 Sept 2026
6:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Open Morning
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
10:00 am – 12:50 pm

Talks & tasters

Tue, 22 Sept 2026Sixth Form Open EveningSixth Form Evening
Sat, 3 Oct 2026Open MorningOpen Morning

Fees

£25,641per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £25,641VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £202,520
vs London avg (£24,000)7% above
By entry point · 2026-27
11+£25,641
13+£35,505
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 2025

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

Term dates 2025-26

summer21 Apr 202627 Jun 2026Half-term 23 May 2026–31 May 2026
autumn7 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 17 Oct 2026–1 Nov 2026
spring5 Jan 202719 Mar 2027Half-term 13 Feb 2027–21 Feb 2027
summer13 Apr 20273 Jul 2027Half-term 29 May 2027–6 Jun 2027

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phone on +44 (0)1223 508904 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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