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Introduction
Loughborough Grammar School (LGS) is an independent school for boys that offers day and boarding places. While many single-sex schools have become co-educational, LGS believes that a boys-only environment is better for boys when they have reached secondary education, as teaching styles can be used that meet the specific needs of boys.
Pupils at LGS progress well academically because they work hard and benefit from superb teaching. In 2024, an impressive 57% of GCSE grades were in the 9-7 range, and 32% of A Level grades were A* or A. Many leavers go on to study at Russell Group universities, specialist medical schools and law schools.
Life outside of the classroom at LGS is vibrant. There are a large number of clubs to choose from, meaning there is something to suit all tastes. Joining the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is an excellent way to develop teamwork skills, gain confidence and learn to be responsible while having fun and making new friends. Once your son is in Year 10, he can participate in the respected Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
The school community at Loughborough Grammar School is warm, inclusive and supportive, helping boys to feel safe and secure. All staff are on hand to offer support and guidance when necessary. In Year 8, your son will be in a House, with a Housemaster and Tutor who will get to know him well and ensure he is cared for.
Loughborough Grammar School: Admissions Process for 12 Plus (12+)/Year 8 Entry
If you are thinking about registering your son for a place at LGS, it is a good idea to visit. This will allow you to get a real feel for the school and decide whether your son would flourish there. You can choose between arranging a Personal Tour and attending an Open Morning. You can also book your son onto a Taster Day.
To register, which you should do by the deadline in December of Year 7, you need to fill out the online form and pay the registration fee. The fee is £100 if you are based in the UK and applying for a day place. It is £130 if you are applying for a boarding place or are based overseas.
The entrance exam for Year 8 will be held in January of Year 7. Your son will need to perform well in the exam and have a good report from his current school to be offered a place. Some candidates will also need to attend a meeting at LGS after the exam before a decision is made.
The entrance exam consists of the following:
- An English comprehension paper
- An English writing paper
- A maths paper
Offers will be made within a fortnight of the entrance exam and must be accepted by the deadline stated in the offer letter.
Loughborough Grammar School will assess boys throughout the year, so do contact the school if your son misses the January entrance exam.
Loughborough Grammar School: 12 Plus (12+)/Year 8 Scholarships and Bursaries
If your son excels in the Year 8 entrance exam, he will be invited to an assessment interview, which may result in him being given a Burton Academic Scholarship. This award carries a small monetary reward.
Typically, bursaries (assisted places) are not given to boys starting at LGS in Year 8.
Loughborough Grammar School: School Details and Year 8 Entrance Papers Information
Address: Burton Walks, Loughborough, LE11 2DU
County: Leicestershire
Admissions info: grammar.admissions@lsf.org or 01509 283727
School type: Independent day and boarding school for boys
Entrance exam date: In January of Year 7
Entrance exam: English comprehension paper, English writing paper and maths paper
The English comprehension paper will last around 50 minutes. It will test your son’s ability to understand what he reads, retrieve information and make inferences.
The English writing paper will last 40 minutes. It will enable LGS to evaluate the standard of your son’s writing, assessing, amongst other things, the maturity of his vocabulary, his ability to structure his work well and the standard of his spelling, punctuation and grammar.
The maths paper will last 75 minutes. It will have questions on topics covered in the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum.
Preparing for the Loughborough Grammar School 12 Plus (12+)/Year 8 Entrance Papers
We have produced high-quality resources so your son can thoroughly prepare for the LGS 12+ entrance exam. If he starts his preparation early, study sessions can be kept short, meaning the sessions won’t feel overwhelming. Furthermore, this approach will avoid any last-minute panic.
Working on any weak areas and filling in gaps in knowledge is crucial for your son to be able to perform to the best of his ability in the entrance exam. Our resources will enable him to identify the topics and areas he needs to focus on, helping him to be strong across the board before the big day.
Being prepared will help your son feel calm and confident, eliminating any anxiety that might otherwise negatively impact his performance.
Loughborough Grammar School: 12 Plus (12+)/Year 8 Entry Practice Materials
To access our 12+ resource recommendations, please click the below links:
English
We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the Loughborough Grammar School 12+ English paper:
12+ English: Rewrite & Improve
12+ English: Vocabulary & Grammar
If you’d like to have your child’s writing assessed and marked, you may be interested in our Writing Marking Service. Please click here to learn more.
Mathematics
We highly recommend the use of the following pack to help develop your child’s arithmetic and problem-solving skills within the examination context of the Loughborough Grammar School 12 Plus maths test:
12+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic
12+ Mathematics: Problem Solving
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The information provided about Loughborough Grammar School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware that changes may occur in the future. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
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Louise Lang
Director of Learning
