Loughborough Grammar School
Loughborough, Leicestershire · LE11 2DU
Loughborough Grammar School is a prestigious independent boys' school with over 500 years of heritage, situated on a dynamic co-educational campus shared with Loughborough High School. The school combines traditional excellence in single-sex boys' education with modern innovation, offering day and boarding options. Its ethos emphasises scholarly stretch, all-round development, and a culture of ambition within a happy, supportive community.
- →Prestigious boys' school tradition combined with access to co-educational campus facilities and social opportunities
- →Strong academic reputation with emphasis on innovation and scholarly challenge across all year groups
- →Comprehensive boarding provision (full, weekly, and occasional) with significant boarding culture and facilities
- →Extensive co-curricular opportunities including CCF, DofE, elite sport, music, and performing arts
Who thrives here
Academically ambitious boys who thrive in a rigorous environment and benefit from traditional single-sex education, particularly those seeking boarding or strong extracurricular engagement in sport, music, or military interests.
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Contact & visit
Burton Walks
Loughborough, Leicestershire
LE11 2DU
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
John Goddard
Polar explorer and adventurer; youngest to reach North and South Poles
James Moulton
Industrial chemist and founder of Moulton Bicycles
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Loughborough Grammar School?
Day fees at Loughborough Grammar School are approximately £16,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Loughborough Grammar School?
Loughborough Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Loughborough Grammar School's exam results?
At Loughborough Grammar School, 47.7% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 52.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Loughborough Grammar School a boarding school?
Loughborough Grammar School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Loughborough Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Loughborough Grammar School “Excellent” (2012). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong academic standards combined with pastoral care and individual attention
✓Extensive boarding provision and facilities; well-integrated co-educational campus
✓Broad extracurricular culture (sport, music, CCF, DofE) with genuine pupil engagement
✓Happy, aspirational ethos that values tradition and innovation equally
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected; limited external validation of provision since independence
!Boarding fees and overall cost structure not publicly transparent
!Single-sex boys' education in senior years may limit some pupils' social development preferences