Loughborough Grammar School

Individual needs are identified so teachers can support pupils’ academic, emotional and social development inclusively.

“By identifying individual needs early, we enable classroom teachers to implement relevant teaching and learning strategies that support each pupil’s academic, emotional, and social development. Our approach fosters inclusion and promotes academic confidence across all subjects.”

The Learning Support department provides tailored SEN assistance through teachers, the SENDCo and teaching assistants.

“The Learning Support department at Loughborough Grammar School offers tailored assistance to boys with special educational needs (SEN) and specific learning differences. Our team consists of two full-time teachers, including the School’s SENDCo, and two part-time teaching assistants.”

Year 13 students receive individual support from tutors and the Sixth Form team for their chosen post-school pathway.

“In Year 13, individual support from tutors and the Sixth Form team helps each student pursue his chosen path.”

The school describes its pastoral care as outstanding and says boys are known and supported.

“Founded in 1495, Loughborough Grammar School combines academic ambition with outstanding pastoral care, extensive co-curricular opportunity and a warm, purposeful community where boys are known, supported and encouraged to become the best version of themselves.”

Art, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Mathematics, Further Maths, Spanish and Physics achieved notably high proportions of top grades.

“Alongside this, our Art, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Mathematics, Further Maths, Spanish and Physics departments have achieved a notably high proportion of top grades.”

Strong GCSE results were achieved in Art, Classics, Maths and the Sciences, which also recorded excellent A Level results.

“We are very pleased to recognise the strong GCSE results achieved across subjects such as Art, Classics, Maths and the Sciences – subjects that also saw excellent results achieved at A Level last week.”

The weekly Sixth Form programme includes a Games lesson and Thursday afternoon enrichment.

“A Games lesson, Thursday afternoon enrichment and a Personal, Social, Health & Economic (PSHE) lesson complete the week.”

Sixth Formers undertake leadership, mentoring, clubs, community service, charitable work, CCF, music, drama and sport.

“Sixth Formers play an active role in many aspects of school life, from running their own Sixth Form Committee to House Leadership, mentoring younger children, running clubs and societies, community and charitable involvement, CCF roles and performance in Music, Drama and on the Sports field.”

The school combines academic ambition, pastoral care and co-curricular opportunities within a warm community where boys receive individual support and encouragement.

“Founded in 1495, Loughborough Grammar School combines academic ambition with outstanding pastoral care, extensive co-curricular opportunity and a warm, purposeful community where boys are known, supported and encouraged to become the best version of themselves.”

The Professional Development Programme develops broader qualities and encourages responsible, self-motivated independent study.

“Independent Study: Cultivate a responsible and self-motivated study approach”

The school offers Edexcel A Level Chemistry.

“A Level Chemistry EDEXCEL”

Students can choose from 27 A Level subjects.

“Students choose from a range of 27 A Level subjects, with plenty of advice and guidance available as to what best suits their passions, skills and future objectives.”

Entry requires grade 7 in GCSE Art and Design, while grade 8 or higher may make the course more accessible.

“Grade 7 in a GCSE Art and Design qualification, although those with an 8 or higher may find the course more accessible”

Sports Scholarship applications are closed and are scheduled to reopen in September 2026.

“Applications are now closed. Applications will re-open in September 2026.”

Post-18 preparation includes university visits, assemblies and specialist events.

“A comprehensive programme includes university visits, informational assemblies, and specialised events such as ‘Life After LGS’ and ‘Post-18 Day.’”

Many Chemistry students gain Oxbridge places in Chemistry-related and other disciplines.

“Many gain places at Oxbridge both for Chemistry related disciplines but also other disciplines utilising their Chemistry A Level.”

The school's A*–A results rose by 12%, compared with a 1.3% rise across the East Midlands.

“A\*-A results have risen by 1.3% across the East Midlands, significantly outperformed by a 12% rise at Loughborough Grammar School.”

Almost 60% of 1,022 GCSE exams received grades 9–7.

“We’re delighted to share that almost 60% of the 1022 exams taken by Year 11 pupils received Grades 9-7, reflecting the boys’ hard work and commitment over the course of their studies.”