Quick and detailed information for the 11+ exams in 2023-2024 of Leicester Grammar School is provided below for 10+, 11+, 12+, 13+ and 14+ Parents reference.
Leicester Grammar School 11 plus Exam Information
- Address: Leicester Grammar School, London Road, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9FL
- LGS Website: Click here for more information
- Admissions Contact:
- Telephone: +44 116 259 1929
- Email: [email protected]
- School Type: Co-Education
- Total Number of Students in School: 1000 (approximately)
- Number of Places Available for 10+ and 11+ Entry: 20-28 pupils
- Leicester Schools Open Days:
- Autumn Open Morning: Saturday 7 October 2023 from 9.30am-12.00pm
- Closing date For Registration: Monday 4 December 2023
- Exam Provider: Leicester Grammar School
- Ofsted Report: Ofsted Report | Leicester Grammar School, London
Leicester Grammar School 10+ and 11+ Exam Dates
- Applications must be received by Monday 4 December 2023
- The entrance exam for entry into Years 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in September 2023 will take place on Friday 5 January 2024.
- Candidates under active consideration will be called for interview(date tbc).
Leicester Grammar School 10+ Exam Styles
- Papers are taken in Non-Verbal Reasoning (40 minutes), English (60 minutes) and Mathematics (60 minutes)
- Once these exams are marked, candidates under active consideration will be called for interview.
The Leicester Grammar School 11+ Exam Styles
The Leicester Grammar School entrance exam consists of three separate papers covering the following subjects:
- English (Comprehension and writing)
- Maths (non-calculator!)
- Verbal Reasoning
Much like the official state-run grammar schools’ 11+ exams, LGS’s tests are age-standardised. The tests are all relevant to the national curriculum, which all children should have learned/be learning at Primary School.
Access 11+ Past Papers with Detailed Mark Schemes and Answers.
Must Practice these time tested 11+ CEM style practice Papers along with Multiple choice Answer sheet.
School Catchment Area Criteria: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
School Fee: Leicester Grammar School 2023-2024 Academic Year Fees Details
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | £75.00 (non-refundable) |
| Tuition Fee | £5,306.00 per term for all pupils (tuition fees are normally reviewed annually) |
| Deposit | £300.00 (payable on acceptance of an offer of a place at the school (This deposit is repaid when the child leaves the school, after deducting any amounts outstanding.) |
Leicester Grammar School 12+, 13+, 14+ Exam Dates
- Applications must be received by Monday 4 December 2023.
- The entrance exam for entry into Years 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in September 2023 will take place on Friday 5 January 2024.
- Candidates may be called for an interview during the week following the entrance exam
Leicester Grammar School 12+, 13+, 14+ Exam Styles
- Papers are taken in Verbal Reasoning, English and Mathematics
- Some candidates may be called for an interview during the week following the exam
Access 13+ Past Papers with Detailed Mark Schemes and Answers.
Leicester Grammar School: an all-inclusive guide!
First things first, Leicester Grammar School (despite its slightly confusing name) is a fee-paying independent school, NOT a state-funded grammar school. If you’ve searched ‘grammar schools near me’ or ‘grammar school in Leicester’ and landed here, this is probably not what you’re looking for! Please read on if an independent school interests you!
How much competition is there for Leicester Grammar?
The school is popular, and no one (not even those from the junior school) gets a free pass; every prospective student must sit the entrance exam. However, over half of the students admitted each year do come from the counterpart school, Leicester Grammar Junior School, as well as around 20 from the Year 6 prep class ran by the school.
It is worth noting, then, that if your child does not fall into one of these categories (or perhaps even if they do) and is likely to achieve borderline test scores, they may be invited to interview before a place is offered. If you have any queries, be sure to email the Leicester Grammar School admissions officer listed at the beginning of this page.
Is Leicester Grammar definitely the perfect choice?
Here at PiAcademy, we understand that this is a big decision. There are lots of Leicester schools – why should you choose Leicester Grammar? You need to be totally informed and have thought everything through. Hopefully, the following points will help...
The primary consideration here may be financial. Leicester Grammar is an independent school and requires the families of students to pay fees. The school is also co-educational.
So, when deciding whether this is the school for you, consider the following:
- Would you prefer a co-educational school to a single-sex school?
- Are you looking for a religiously oriented school?
- Do you want to pay, or are you looking for a state-funded secondary education? (If the second, LGS is not for you.)
- How far from home can your child travel to school each day? Are you situated in Leicester UK?
And these are just some of the considerations that will go into your decision. The most important thing is to get a feel of the school and see whether you and your child like it; attend a Leicester open day to get the most authentic picture of LGS. (The next Leicester Grammar School open day is on 10th October; keep updated by following their social media or reading their website!)
Leicester Grammar School Admissions Process:
To get into LGS, students are required to give a reference from their previous school, a registration fee, provide their birth certificate, and complete 3 exam papers. Details on the Leicester Grammar school 11+ age exam and how to apply are as follows:
- Tuesday 5th January 2021, there will be one paper in the morning and one in the afternoon
- You must apply to take the LGS entrance exam (devised by the school themselves) by Friday 11th December 2020
How to register for Leicester Grammar School Entrance Exams:
- To register, you must complete the application form found on the school website. (If you have any trouble doing so, contact the admissions team via the details listed at the beginning of this article!)
- You are also required to pay a £75 non-refundable registration fee
How to prepare for the LGS 11 plus entrance test
Leicester Grammar expects top-performing students, and so their pretest is quite testing! But not to worry, you can get your child prepared for the test following our simple tips:
- Pay attention to the exam pattern listed previously and focus on these subjects – remember: different schools test different things, so if your child is doing taking more than one entrance exam, they may focus on different areas
- Practice! Whether this is by using Pi’s resources to work on specific weaknesses, or by doing timed test practices, anything will be invaluable
Please see the links below for our highly recommended resources which include lots of useful and free 11 Plus (11+) past papers download -
- Maths Papers with Detailed Answers
- 11+ Maths Topic Wise Questions
- 11+ English Practice Papers
- Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers
- Non-Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers
- CEM style practice Papers
- Online Mock Exams
How they beat the masses!
- Hire a private tutor. Lots of other students will be getting advice from such tutors who have helped other students pass the exam before. Experience with the test will make all of the difference
- Another tip: perhaps you may want to visit the school website and get a head-start on their reading list, to give your child an edge! ( Recommended Reading List )
Leicester Grammar School: Past and Present
If you’re keen to hear more about LGS school, head over to their website (listed at the beginning of this page). Meanwhile, here is a quick overview, including key facts about the school:
- The school was founded in 1981
- The 75-acre campus is purpose-built for the school and opened in 2008
- LGS say that they have a Christian Ethos
- Students can attend from the ages 11-18 (as well as a Year 6 prep class!)
- The school’s fees are competitive at £4,495.00 per term and reviewed each year. There is also a sibling discount scheme if more than one child from the same family attends
- LGS has a number of scholarships available, rewarding outstanding academic, musical, artistic, and sporting talent!
- The Leicester Grammar School is one of three within the Leicester Grammar School Trust
What’s special? What extra-curricular provision does LGS offer?
Just as they do in everything at LGS, the school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities and opportunities to enrich their pupils’ experience. Taking place before and after school, as well at lunchtimes, below are some examples of clubs on offer:
- IGCSE Italian – giving pupils the chance to earn an extra qualification
- Orchestra – there are also many other music ensembles for different instruments and abilities
- Hockey Training – one of the plethora of sports on offer
- Art: Open Studio – allowing students to make the most of the facilities available
Good luck, PiAcademy is rooting for you!
All of this information (and much more) is available on LGS’s school website for you to browse. Of course, remember that this is not a substitute for visiting the school, but a mere taste!
PiAcademy wishes you the best of luck in this exciting time...
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