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Introduction
Leicester Grammar School (LGS) is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 10–18. It is one of three schools in the Leicester Grammar School Trust, along with Leicester Grammar Junior School (ages 3–11) and Stoneygate School (ages 4–16).
LGS is a relatively new school, having been founded in 1981. It has occupied its current site, which it shares with the Junior School, since 2008. The campus is located in the village of Great Glen, just outside the city of Leicester, and the purpose-built premises are clean, modern and well-equipped, including state-of the-art facilities for sport, music and arts.
The school has a reputation for excellence in sport, with over fifty teams representing the school in the mainstream sports alone. Its cutting-edge sports facilities, which include extensive playing fields (75 acres), all-weather pitches and a swimming pool, are of such a high standard that the school is often used as a training centre by international teams visiting the UK for major events.
The school offers a traditional curriculum and uses attainment tests throughout the year, plus whole school end-of-year exams, to monitor the progress of all pupils. Pupils at the school consistently perform well in their GCSEs with 98% of all results being in the A*–C (9–4) range in recent years.
Leicester Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Information 2025
Address: London Road, Great Glen, Leicester LE8 9FL
County: Leicestershire, East Midlands
Admissions info: admissions@leicestergrammar.org.uk or 0116 259 1901
School type: Independent co-ed day school
Number of pupils: 600 (approx.)
Open Day date: November
Exam date: January of Year 6
Exam type / Board: School’s own
Leicester Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Open Days
The school’s annual Open morning is held in October, offering families the rare opportunity to explore facilities and meet key members of staff. Personal tours can be arranged via the Admissions office. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Leicester Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
In order for your child to be considered for entry, you must complete an application form by the deadline in November of the year prior to entry. There is a non-refundable registration fee of £75 and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must also be enclosed with the completed form when it is returned to the school.
The LGS entrance exam takes place in early January of the calendar year of entry and consists of paper-based and online assessments. In the following week, successful candidates will be invited to the school to attend an interview.
Throughout the admissions process, LGS will obtain a reference from your child’s current school. Subject to successful exam and interview performance and positive references, they may receive an offer of a place. Acceptance includes a payment of a £300 deposit.
Leicester Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
All candidates will automatically be considered for academic scholarships, which are awarded to the top performers in the entrance exam. However, candidates wishing to be considered for scholarships in sport, music and art must apply separately. Scholarships are awarded in recognition of excellence and any fee remission is nominal.
A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available each year for up to 100% of the fees. Throughout the evaluation procedure, the school will look into your level of need, not your child’s academic ability. Please note that bursaries are reviewed annually and may increase/decrease in value subject to changes in your financial circumstances.
Leicester Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The LGS 11+ entrance exam consists of the following assessments:
- English
- Mathematics
- CEM Select
The English paper focuses on both writing and comprehension skills, including spelling, grammar and inference.
The maths exam tests problem-solving and arithmetic skills. The paper will include both multiple-choice and standard format questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.
CEM Select assesses Verbal, Non-Verbal and Numerical Ability through a series of short, online modules.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Leicester Grammar School 11+ entrance examinations.
How to Prepare for Leicester Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam
One of the best ways of preparing for competitive entrance exams is to use practice papers. These help students to familiarise themselves with the format and question types they will encounter in the actual test in an efficient and effective manner. They also provide an excellent opportunity for students to practise working under time pressure.
Our 11+ practice papers are thoroughly researched and up to date. Every year, they are used successfully by hundreds of thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are designed to be age appropriate but challenging, to reflect the demands of such an exam.
Leicester Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers
English
To prepare for the LGS English paper, we would highly recommend using the following practice papers, which will help to improve comprehension and writing skills, including spelling and vocabulary:
Comprehension
11+ Complete Comprehension Guide
Writing
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Mathematics
To prepare for the maths paper, we would highly recommend using the following practice papers:
Full Practice Tests (multiple-choice)
Full Practice Tests (standard format)
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CEM Select
The following full practice online tests are specifically designed to help your child become familiar with the demands of the Leicester Grammar School CEM Select assessment:
Full Practice
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The following resources consist of focused tests that allow students to target specific question formats that appear in CEM Select:
Skill Practice: Verbal Ability
CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 1
CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 2
CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 1
CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 2
CEM Select – Shuffled Sentences
CEM Select – Letter Connections
CEM Select – Multiple Meanings
Skill Practice: Non-Verbal Ability
Skill Practice: Numerical Ability
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Interviews
This guide covers all the key concepts your child needs to be aware of for the 11+ Interview:
11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide
Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in Leicester Grammar School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Leicester Grammar School is believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the article.
Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Leicester Grammar School.
Other entry points for Leicester Grammar School:
Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam
Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam
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Author(s)
Louise Lang
Director of Learning
