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Leicester Grammar School,利兹文理中学, 利兹文理学校

8 Peacock Lane,
Leicester LE1 5PX
Tel: 0116 222 0400 Fax: 0116 291 0505
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· CO-ED, 10–18, Day
· Pupils 700, Upper sixth 90
· Termly fees £2510
· HMC
· Enquiries/ application to the Headmaster’s Secretary


What it’s like
Founded in 1981 as a direct result of the loss of the city’s grammar schools through reorganisation. It is a Christian foundation but welcomes pupils of other faiths, who integrate fully with the school’s religious activities. Links with the cathedral are strong. The school is housed in four late-Victorian buildings in the cathedral precinct in the middle of Leicester. These buildings have been extensively modernised to provide up-to-date facilities. The school’s growth has been remarkable; it has always been co-educational. The curriculum is geared to the academic rather than the average pupil. A good standard of general education is provided and examination results are very good. Strong departments in music, drama and art. A full range of games, sports (over 20 civic amenities are used) and activities. The school enjoys vigorous local support and has a substantial commitment to local social service charity work.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 10–18; 700 day pupils (400 boys, 300 girls). Senior department 11–18, 660 pupils (386 boys, 274 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 10, 11, 13 and 16. Own exam used; for sixth-form entry, interview and 6 GCSEs at least grade B (including AS-level subjects). No special skills or religious requirements; open to all faiths. State school entry, 65% of intake at 11, 30% at 16. Major intake from own junior school, Leicester Grammar Junior School (Evington Hall, Spencefield Road, Leicester, tel 0116 210 1299).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Up to 12 pa scholarships, value 5%–25% fees: academic, music, art, sport. Variable number of bursaries (around 10). Meals and non-curricular excursions extra.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Christopher King, in post since 2001. Educated at Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital and Durham University (geography). Previously Deputy Headmaster at Kimbolton, Senior Housemaster at Rendcomb, and Geography teacher at Sutton Valence.
Teaching staff: 62 full time, 11 part time. Annual turnover 4%. Average age 38.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 110 pupils in Year 11: 100% gained at least grade C in 9+ subjects. Average GCSE score 69 (67 over 5 years).
A-levels: 83 in upper sixth: 78 passed in 4+ subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 441.

University & college entrance 97% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (20% after a gap year), 10% to Oxbridge. 15% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 33% in maths, science & engineering, 2% in law, 24% in humanities, languages and social sciences, 5% in creative arts, 20% in vocational subjects eg marketing, finance, sports. Others went directly into employment.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 21 GCSE and AS/A-level subjects.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 3–5 subjects at AS-level (encouraged to maintain breadth), 3 at A-level; in addition, all take AS and A-level general studies. 20% take science A-levels; 25% arts/humanities; 55% both. All do an ICT course; wider key skills integrated into A-level courses and monitored by tutors.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered at GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular exchanges (France, Germany).
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (2 lessons a week in Years 7–9) and across the curriculum, eg research and coursework. 85 computers for pupil use (7 hours a day), all networked with email and internet access. Year 9 pupils take Edexcel ITCC, Clait and IBTII.

The arts
Music: Over 60% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Musical groups include orchestras, choirs, recorder, jazz, dance bands, pop groups, quartets, wind and brass groups. Large numbers play in county schools orchestras, 10 in national orchestras; regular success at local festivals; 3 recent Oxbridge choral scholarships, 2 organ. East European tour 1998.
Drama: GCSE drama, A-level theatre studies may be taken. Majority of pupils are involved in school productions and in house/other productions.
Art & design: 55 take GCSE, 20 A-level. Design, pottery (at junior level), textiles also offered. Regular entry to art foundation courses.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, netball, athletics, tennis, cricket, swimming, health-related PE programme compulsory and many other sports. GCSE and A-level PE may be taken. Sportsmark gold award (with distinction) for PE/sports programme and participation rate. Major overseas tours (rugby, hockey, netball).
Activities: Pupils take bronze and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Community service optional. Up to 15 clubs, eg chess, computer, history, literary, model airplane, assertiveness, Christian Union, aerobics.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn except in the sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy and girl and head of house; prefects appointed by the Headmaster in consultation with staff and pupils.
Religion: Daily assembly, monthly cathedral services for all. Strong links with local Cathedral (servers’ guild).
Social: Pupils take part in local competitions for debating and academic activities (eg science, geography, classical reading). French, German exchanges, classical, historical, geographical and language tours, choir and orchestra tours, sports tours and ski trips abroad. Pupils allowed to bring own bike to school. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Extensive pastoral care through personal tutors, form tutors, heads of year and houses. Major sanctions: detention and extra work. School policies on bullying and drugs stress responsibility and resolution of the problem, but serious cases would invite expulsion.

Alumni association is run by A Harrop, c/o the school.