Life at Loughborough High School
Why Loughborough High School?
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Life at Loughborough High School
Our comprehensive education combines academic excellence with character development, preparing girls for success in school and beyond. We offer a well-balanced curriculum that places no limits on female aspiration. Alongside this, we are proud to provide a rich co-curricular programme, underpinned by a supportive ethos and exceptional pastoral care.
Music
At Loughborough High School, we are proud to offer an exceptional Music programme that stretches and inspires every pupil. With award-winning facilities, world-class staff, and a pathway that supports students from beginner to diploma level and beyond, our Music School nurtures talent at every stage.
Sport
At Loughborough High School, we combine expert coaching, outstanding facilities, and a diverse programme of activities to inspire a lifelong love of sport. We’re proud of the strength of our Sport department, with our girls regularly competing at County and National Level. This is paired with expert coaches who many themselves are Elite or former elite athletes.
Combined Cadet Force
Give your daughter the chance to develop resilience, leadership and self-discipline through the Combined Cadet Force. Open to pupils in Year 10 and above, this unique partnership with the Ministry of Defence offers exciting opportunities across the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, and the Corps of Drums.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a great way for girls to unlock new skills, friendships and experiences that will stay with them for life. Girls can begin their DofE Award in Year 9, and can continue onto the Gold Award in Sixth Form.
Voluntary Services Unit
At Loughborough High School, girls in Years 9 to 13 have the opportunity to join the Voluntary Service Unit (VSU), a well-established and highly popular initiative within the school community. The VSU enables pupils to contribute meaningfully to the lives of others while gaining valuable personal experience.
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Academic
We’re proud to be one of the leading all girls schools in the Leicestershire in the East Midlands, achieving outstanding GCSE and A Level results year in 2025.
Lower (Years 7 – 9)
n Year 7 our pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum which includes English, Mathematics, Science, Latin and Art. In Year 9, girls begin to lay the foundations for GCSE.
Senior (Years 10 – 11)
Girls work towards nine GCSEs, on a curriculum that includes something for everyone to excel in. This is paired with a comprehensive co-curricular programme.
Sixth Form
With 28 A Levels taught and a comprehensive destinations programme, you can be assured our Sixth Form will best prepare your daughter for her life goals.
Wellbeing and Pastoral Care
At our school, your daughter’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. From her very first day, she will be welcomed into a caring community where she is known, valued and supported. Whether through her tutor, Head of Year, Matron, our counsellor, or even Oakley the school dog, she will always have someone to turn to. Join us and discover a school where pastoral care is not an afterthought but a cornerstone of daily life.
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