The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 17.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
17.7
26.1 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
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 523
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Dr Fiona Miles (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, Leicestershire, LE11 2DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLoughborough Grammar School
Independent · Very close
Fairfield Prep School
Independent · Very close
Trinity College
Independent · 597m away
ASPIRE: Lifeskills
Independent · 643m away
Shelthorpe Community School
Primary · 656m away
Lift Beacon
Primary · 656m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 929m away
Compass Community School Mountfields Park
Independent · 969m away
Questions parents ask
Is Loughborough High School a selective school?
Yes. Loughborough High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Loughborough High School?
Loughborough High School currently has 523 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Loughborough High School take?
Loughborough High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Loughborough High School?
Loughborough High School is in LE11 2DU, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Loughborough High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Loughborough High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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