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Parents feel the single sex education, combined with the ‘massive’ co-curricular provision from pooling Foundation resources, offers the ‘perfect balance’. Excellent facilities (especially music) a huge draw locally. LHS is sometimes perceived as playing second fiddle to boys' grammar, but with this head’s quiet determination to empower the girls and raise their forte, the school is building up to an impressive crescendo.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 571 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 140 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £20,985 - £21,750 pa
- Local authority
- Leicestershire County Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Dr Fiona Miles
Since 2019, Dr Fiona Miles BA MD. With strong family roots in the Midlands, she felt this post was her ‘destiny’, adding with a twinkle in her eye, ‘I went to Nottingham Girls’ High School – LHS were our sporting rivals so it’s nice to be on the
Entrance
Year 7 entry sees 60-70 external candidates examined in maths, English and computer assessment for 45 places. Additional 40 progress from Fairfield without exam, providing a 50/50 split of old and new. Majority sit above average ability, we heard.
- Open days
- Personal tours, taster days, virtual visits and open days are available throughout the year.
Exit
Just under 20 per cent leave after GCSEs. Most sixth formers to uni – Russell Group for around 65 per cent of them. Approximately half study STEM courses. Popular unis: Durham, Leeds, Newcastle, Warwick, Birmingham and Newcastle. Two to Oxbridge in
Latest results
In 2025, 69 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 64 per cent A*/A at A level (87 per cent A*-B).
A level - Average points score (2024)
What is this?
These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.
Teaching & learning
Four classes per year, each with maximum of 22 pupils. Parents report a ‘mix of teaching styles,’ with some newer staff employing more interactive approaches - ‘really inspiring the girls’. Parents like the emphasis on ‘fulfilling individual
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- EPQ
- GCSE
- VRQ
Learning support & SEN
‘Fantastic’ and ‘spot on’, say parents of the centrally located learning support department where pupils can drop in anytime to chat to staff (one full-time, two part-time) or just take time out. ‘Tailor made’ classroom support using pupil passports,
Arts & extracurricular
‘Stand out’ music school is the ‘creme de la crème,’ a parent marvelled. ‘It’s why we sent our daughters here.’ Boasts a whopping 25 practice rooms, recital hall, classrooms and recording studios. Offers one-to-one music tech, discounted group
Sport
Plenty on offer for the sporty child, say parents. Netball tops the bill, with every age group recently having reached regional netball finals – ‘a first for us.’ Strong representation too in hockey, cricket, athletics and cross-country, with growing
Ethos & heritage
Loughborough Schools Foundation’s spacious town centre campus boasts something of a ‘one stop shop’ - beginning with co-ed prep Fairfield precursor to a choice between LHS and Loughborough Grammar. ‘It allows you to choose the best education and
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
School’s renewed commitment to pastoral care includes restructuring the prefect system, getting a counsellor in four days a week and overhauling both the careers and house systems - although the most popular pastoral addition is Oakley, the wellbeing
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Pupils in years 7 to 11 are not permitted to use their mobile devices between 8.30am and 4pm unless directed to by a member of staff. Sixth form students may sensibly and safely use mobile devices in the sixth form common room.
Pupils & parents
Girls are considered, diligent, enthusiastic, chatty, supportive of their peers and astutely aware of the ‘privilege’ of attending LHS. ‘When we looked round, the guide was so charming I remember thinking that if my daughter turns out like that I’ll
Money matters
Academic scholarships in year 7 (no financial value), music scholarships in years 7, 9 and 12 (no financial value). Assisted places (up to 100 per cent subsidy) offered to up to four pupils per academic year. Regional award, Sir Thomas White Trust
- Fee information
- £20,985 - £21,750 pa
The last word
Parents feel the single sex education, combined with the ‘massive’ co-curricular provision from pooling Foundation resources, offers the ‘perfect balance’. Excellent facilities (especially music) a huge draw locally. LHS is sometimes perceived as
