The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.4
6.6 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
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 10–19
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 789
- Capacity
- 71%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mr James Neville (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Burton Walks, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLoughborough High School
Independent · Very close
Fairfield Prep School
Independent · Very close
Trinity College
Independent · 588m away
Shelthorpe Community School
Primary · 614m away
Lift Beacon
Primary · 614m away
ASPIRE: Lifeskills
Independent · 711m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Compass Community School Mountfields Park
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Loughborough Grammar School?
Loughborough Grammar School currently has 789 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Loughborough Grammar School take?
Loughborough Grammar School caters for pupils aged 10 to 19.
Where is Loughborough Grammar School?
Loughborough Grammar School is in Loughborough, LE11 2DU, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Loughborough Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Loughborough Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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