Leicester Grammar School

Since September 2025, Dr Graham Purves, previously head of senior school and vice principal at the Grammar School at Leeds and formerly member of the SLT at two other HMC schools, Portsmouth Grammar and King Edward VI Southampton. He is an ISI

Unashamedly selective. Entry at year 7 based on an entrance exam covering maths, English and reasoning. Some candidates interviewed. Almost half come from Leicester Grammar Junior School, on same site. All sit a transfer or entrance exam. Another 20

Around a quarter leave after GCSEs, mostly to local sixth form colleges. Vast majority of sixth formers to Russell Group, with Sheffield, Birmingham, Kings and Nottingham currently popular. Three to Oxbridge in 2024, 18 medics, one to university in

In 2025, 74 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 61 per cent A*/A at A level (86 per cent A*-B s).

This lot are high achievers. Most take 10 or more GCSEs. At least two separate sciences are compulsory - most do all three - as is one language. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Latin or Greek are the choices, with 17 per cent of year 10 and 11

SEND status for 118 children ranging from low demand with extra help offered where needed. ‘My child is dyslexic and was given extra English lessons rather than studying for a second language’, said a parent. ‘It was very well managed with no fuss

Excellent music and art, particularly in the lower years. ‘I specifically chose the school because of their strong music department,’ said one mother. It’s compulsory to be in some sort of band or group if you play a musical instrument. No wonder

Sport becoming more of a focus and gaining momentum particularly with the appointment of a new director of sport. Ex-internationals now on the staff and superb facilities on offer. Rugby pitches, Astro turfs and netball hoops galore. Plus lovely airy

‘It’s a kind school,’ said a parent. ‘The staff keep a close eye on the pupils and seem to know if something is wrong,’ voiced another. Pastoral care hand inclusivity high on the school’s radar and becoming even more so. Sixth form pupils can take a

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Pupils come from a wide area but mainly the city and environs. They reflect the demographic of Leicestershire, with over 40 per cent from Asian backgrounds. A 56:44 split of boys to girls. Parents forward-thinking, not bothered by tradition and

Discount offered for more than one child, five per cent for two, 7.5 per cent for three and 10 per cent for four. Means-tested bursaries available as well as academic, sporting, music and art scholarships.

The new kid on the block is now well established and made its mark. Has more of a feel of a state city grammar than a private school. But forward-thinking parents who aren’t interested in tradition, status and history are flocking to it.