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Introduction
Loughborough Grammar School (LGS) was founded in the 15th century and educates boys from the start of Year 6 to the end of Sixth Form. It has both day and boarding places available, with boarders benefitting from LGS being very close to the centre of Loughborough.
The school’s most recent ISI report highlights that boys’ academic achievements at LGS are excellent. Pupils are motivated to learn, able to think for themselves and are fabulous communicators. These attributes set them up well for life after school.
Not only do boys do well in the classroom, but they also thrive outside of the classroom, taking their pick from a plethora of extra-curricular activities. Wherever a boy’s talents lie, there will be something suitable for him to get involved in. Those who are passionate about performing, for example, can sign up for the school’s drama and musical productions.
The mental well-being of pupils is taken seriously at LGS. Staff get to know the pupils as individuals, meaning they can deal with any issues that arise quickly and appropriately. Importantly, boys feel that they are safe in the caring community at the school.
Loughborough Grammar School: Admissions Process for 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Entry
LGS warmly invites you to attend an Open Morning and arrange to have a personal tour of the school on a school day. Visiting in person is the best way to decide whether you feel the school is the right place for your son, but a virtual tour can be arranged if this is not possible.
Once you decide you want your son to attend LGS, you should fill in the registration form by the December deadline, when your son is in Year 8. Please be aware that you will need to pay a registration fee at this point: £100 for candidates who are based in the UK and are applying for a day place, and £130 for overseas candidates and those who are applying for a boarding place.
To join in Year 9, there are two possible pathways for entry:
- Your son can sit the Common Entrance exam if they attend an independent school.
- Your son can sit LGS’s own papers (English and maths) if he does not attend an independent school or if his current school decides this is the best pathway for him.
Regardless of whether your son follows Pathway 1 or 2, a report from his current school will be required and closely reviewed as part of the admissions process. Additionally, your son may be interviewed to help the school make a final decision on whether to offer him a place.
If your son is offered a place, you will need to fill out the acceptance form and pay a deposit. More information about the deposit can be found here.
Do contact the school if you want any more details about the admissions process or if you want to clarify anything. The school is willing to assess late applicants, so it is also worth contacting LGS if you miss the registration deadline. Contact details are given lower down.
Loughborough Grammar School: 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Scholarships and Bursaries
Music Scholarships are available for 13+ entry. Candidates will attend an audition in January of Year 8. At the audition, they will have to demonstrate that they have exceptional talent and are passionate about music.
Art Scholarships are also available for 13+ entry. Applicants should apply in the autumn term once they have started Year 9. They will need to show they are committed and skillful artists.
13+ candidates who perform exceptionally well in the entrance exam will have the opportunity to secure a Burton Academic Scholarship.
All scholars will be fully supported to progress in their area of expertise.
Bursaries are typically only available for 11+ entry.
Loughborough Grammar School: School Details and Year 9 Entrance Exam 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: Common Entrance exam or school’s own English comprehension paper, English writing paper and maths paper
Pathway 1: Common Entrance Exam:
Your son will take a number of papers, including papers covering maths, English and science. Precisely what they will sit will be decided by their current independent school.
Pathway 2: LGS’s Own Papers:
The English comprehension paper will last 45 minutes and will evaluate your son’s ability to extract meaning from written passages.
The English writing paper will last 30 minutes. It will allow LGS to assess your son’s creativity, his ability to structure his writing, his ability to use language effectively and so much more.
The maths paper will last 75 minutes and will test topics covered in the relevant national curriculum stage.
Preparing for the Loughborough Grammar School 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Entrance Papers
Preparing for entrance papers is always a good idea. Using our resources is a fantastic way to ensure your son’s preparation is appropriate and will enhance his performance when he sits the Common Entrance exam or Loughborough Grammar School’s own papers.
Your son can use our resources to ensure he knows what will come up in the papers he is going to take, which will help him feel confident and calm, as often it is fear of the unknown that causes anxiety. Being in the right frame of mind can significantly boost performance.
Our resources will enable him to work out the areas where his knowledge is lacking. He can then address these areas in his study sessions. This will ensure he does not lose valuable marks simply because of gaps in his knowledge.
Loughborough Grammar School: 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Entry Practice Materials
English
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Mathematics
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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
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