The short version
Average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.6
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.47
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
17% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Specialist provision
Not applicable
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 284
- Capacity
- 65%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr John Partridge (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
454 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMiller House School
Independent · 874m away
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 933m away
Leicester Partnership School
Pupil referral unit · 953m away
Leicester Islamic Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Overdale Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Leicester Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Overdale Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Evington Park School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Leicester High School for Girls?
Leicester High School for Girls currently has 284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leicester High School for Girls take?
Leicester High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Leicester High School for Girls?
Leicester High School for Girls is in LE2 2PP, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leicester High School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Leicester High School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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