Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Girls Through Excellence in Education
Leicester High School For Girls has been dedicated to empowering young women through exceptional education since 1906. As a small, independent all-girls school for ages 3-18, we prioritise individualised learning, academic excellence, and holistic development. Our nurturing environment fosters confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning, supported by small class sizes and dedicated staff who know each pupil personally. We offer a seamless educational journey from Early Years to Sixth Form, combining rigorous academic programmes with extensive co-curricular opportunities. Our commitment to character-building extends beyond the classroom through sports, arts, community service, and specialist enrichment activities.As a charitable trust since 1974, we maintain accessibility while upholding our tradition of excellence. Our facilities include modern classrooms, dedicated science labs, a state-of-the-art Music Centre, and extensive grounds for sports and outdoor learning. We prepare students for top universities and future careers through tailored university guidance and career support. With a strong focus on wellbeing, our pastoral care system ensures every girl feels valued and supported throughout her educational journey. Our community extends to alumnae, parents, and donors who contribute to maintaining our legacy of educational excellence.
Services
Early Years Education
Junior School Curriculum
Senior School GCSEs
Sixth Form A-Levels
Bursary Programmes
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored education in small class settings with individualised support
- Our students consistently achieve outstanding GCSE and A-Level results
- We provide seamless educational progression from Early Years to Sixth Form
- Our dedicated pastoral care system supports every girl's wellbeing
- We offer extensive co-curricular opportunities for holistic development
Services
Early Years Education
Our Early Years programme for ages 3-5 provides a dynamic foundation for learning through play-based exploration. We focus on creativity, problem-solving, and social development while preparing children for formal education. Small class sizes ensure individual attention and tailored progression plans.
Junior School Curriculum
For ages 5-10, our Junior School curriculum balances core academic subjects with creative exploration. We develop fundamental skills in English, mathematics, and science while fostering curiosity through specialist teaching and hands-on learning experiences.
Senior School GCSEs
Our Senior School offers comprehensive GCSE preparation for ages 10-16. With a 73% 9-7 grade achievement rate, we combine subject mastery with exam technique development. STEM subjects show particular strength with excellent laboratory facilities and specialist teachers.
Sixth Form A-Levels
The Sixth Form provides specialist A-Level tuition with university preparation support. Students access one-to-one mentoring and achieve places at leading institutions for competitive courses including medicine, law, and architecture.
Bursary Programmes
Our bursary initiatives ensure accessibility to quality education regardless of financial circumstances. These need-based awards cover partial or full tuition fees, enabling talented students to benefit from our academic and personal development programmes.
People
Mr John Partridge
Acting Headteacher
Experienced educator with extensive leadership background, currently guiding the school's academic vision while ensuring continued excellence in girls' education.
Mrs Jane Carroll
Chair of Governors
Oversees strategic governance and institutional development, ensuring the school maintains its charitable mission and educational standards.
Mrs Sarah Davies
Head of the Junior Department
Manages early years and primary education provision, focusing on creating strong foundations for academic and personal development.
Mr Ashley McGoff
Admissions Manager
Coordinates the admissions process and family engagement, ensuring smooth transitions for new students at all entry points.
Ms Stefanie Shaw
Bursar
Handles financial operations and charitable trust management, maintaining the school's fiscal sustainability while supporting accessibility initiatives.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide education for girls aged 3-18 across our Early Years, Junior School, Senior School, and Sixth Form divisions.
Are bursaries available?
Yes, we offer needs-based bursaries to ensure access to our education for talented students regardless of financial circumstances.
What academic results do you achieve?
Our GCSE results show 52% grades 9-8 and 73% grades 9-7, with strong A-Level outcomes securing university places at top institutions.
What facilities do you have?
Modern classrooms, science labs, music centre, sports facilities, and dedicated learning spaces across our Leicester campus.
How do you support student wellbeing?
Through small class sizes, dedicated pastoral care, house system support, and individualised learning support programmes.
What co-curricular activities are available?
Extensive options including sports teams, music ensembles, drama productions, academic clubs, and community service initiatives.
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