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- 03/10/24
Cambridge Chemistry Challenge 2024
This year, over 12,000 sixth formers from across the country took on the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge—an intense 1.5-hour written paper that pushes Year 12 A-Level chemists to think far beyond their standard curriculum. While the initial questions are approachable, the challenge quickly escal...Read Full Story - 01/10/24
Celebrating European Day of Languages
Leicester Grammar School Trust marked the European Day of Languages in style, as pupils took part in an array of cultural and linguistic activities designed to celebrate the diversity of languages spoken within the school community and beyond.Read Full Story - 25/09/24
Inspiring futures
The Leicester Grammar School Trust Careers Fair 2024 was a resounding success, attracting a diverse range of exhibitors from across the country. The event showcased opportunities from universities, businesses, and organisations across various industries, from Musical Theatre to Pharmacy, Surveying...Read Full Story - 24/09/24
Top Value for Independent Education
With a diverse range of local independent schools offering day fees that vary from around £16,000 to over £30,000 per year, finding a school that balances high academic standards with reasonable costs can be challenging for parents. This is where we stand out.Read Full Story - 23/09/24
Greenpower success at Dunsfold Circuit!
Our Greenpower teams had an incredible experience at the home of the Top Gear test track! Both cars and teams excelled, showcasing skill and dedication.Read Full Story - 22/08/24
Record-breaking GCSE results!
Leicester Grammar’s 119 GCSE pupils have achieved the best results in the school’s history (outside the pandemic years): 63.2% of all grades were at [9] or [8] (the old A* equivalent), with 80.4% between [9] and [7] (the old A*/A equivalent). The overall pass rate was 99.6%!Read Full Story - 15/08/24
Leicester Grammar School students celebrate!
Our A level students have again achieved excellent results, with the second-highest proportion of A* grades (24%) and A*-B grades (82%) on record (outside 2020-22 pandemic years), and a 100% pass-rate. They leave us to embark on exciting adventures, whether via university, apprenticeship or gap y...Read Full Story - 03/07/24
Leicester Grammar School Trust announces new Headmaster of Leicester Grammar School and Principal of the Trust
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Graham Purves as Headmaster of Leicester Grammar School and Principal of Leicester Grammar School Trust from September 2025 when John Watson retires.Read Full Story - 17/06/24
Welcoming Ukrainian friends
Leicester Grammar School has been very pleased to welcome a group of eleven Ukrainian teenagers this week, to share our school life while being hosted by LGS families. Headmaster, John Watson, said: "We are delighted to be in a position to give a warm welcome to our Ukrainian guests, in...Read Full Story - 20/05/24
Heads of School 2024-2025
We are delighted to introduce our new Heads of School for the academic year 2024-2025. Congratulations to Gabriel and Nandini for shining in a challenging selection process to secure these pivotal positions within our community.Read Full Story - 07/05/24
Celebrating shortlisting as TES Independent Senior School of the Year
Having earlier this academic year been named Sunday Times 2024 East Midlands Independent Senior School of the Year, LGS has now been shortlisted as one of eight national finalists for this prestigious TES award. The school's entry is entitled: 'Academic enrichment combined with increased sup...Read Full Story - 01/05/24
John Watson announces his retirement
John Watson will be retiring as Headmaster of Leicester Grammar School and Principal of the Trust in August 2025. He was already a very experienced Head when he joined us, and he has succeeded in energetically leading the Trust from strength to strength during his tenure. He has built and m...Read Full Story