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🏫 One of the top independent schools in the East Midlands

📍 Located in the centre of England

⭐ All boys’ school on a co-educational campus

🔢 Ages 11 – 18

Loughborough Grammar School offers a high-quality British boarding education in a safe, welcoming environment that is particularly supportive of international pupils.

As part of the historic Loughborough Schools Foundation, the Grammar School combines the advantages of an all boys’ education with access to shared co-curricular opportunities across our co-educational campus. Small class sizes, excellent academic outcomes, and strong pastoral care ensure that boys are well prepared for leading UK and international universities.

Our boarding provision is designed to help pupils transition smoothly to life in the UK. A dedicated team of house staff, counsellors, nurses, and a school doctor provide 24/7 support, while our award-winning Cultural Programme helps pupils adapt to British life and culture.

The school is located just a short walk from Loughborough town centre, home to a Top 10 UK university with a thriving international community. The town offers a safe and welcoming environment, with excellent transport links: London is only 75 minutes away by train, and the nearby cities of Leicester and Nottingham provide additional cultural and recreational opportunities.

We pride ourselves on providing a holistic experience, with extensive opportunities in sport, music, drama, volunteering, and leadership. Our aim is to produce confident, independent, and well-rounded young men ready for the next stage of their education.

We welcome partnerships with trusted boarding agents and are committed to providing the highest standards of care, communication, and support for both agents and the families they represent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• For Years 7-10: 2-4 boys per dorm
• For Years 11-12: Normally 2 boys sharing
• For Year 13: Options for single rooms are available for most boys

We have 74 boarding beds across two boarding houses, alongside 750 day students.

Our boarders come from a diverse range of backgrounds including British, Eastern European, African, Indian, and Hong Kong/Chinese. Our day students include over 20 different nationalities. As a day school with boarding, our boarders are part of the broader school community from day one.

75 minutes by train to London
2 hours by taxi to Heathrow or Manchester airports
1 hour to Birmingham Airport

Loughborough is a small, safe market town with a variety of shops, restaurants, and activities, and the school is just a five minute walk from the town centre. As a university town, it is a welcoming home from home for overseas students. Situated in central England, Loughborough is a fantastic base from which to explore other parts of the country.

Yes, we provide travel forms at the start and end of each term to organize transport via school taxis or minibuses.

Yes, boarders can go out with visiting parents or relatives, provided it is arranged with the Housemaster.

While breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the main dining hall, boarding houses have kitchens and storage facilities for students to make their own food outside meal times.

We provide a wide range of delicious and plentiful meals to cater to every taste. Our catering team works closely with boarders to ensure satisfaction.

Laundry is handled by our dedicated housekeeping team, who wash and return clothes freshly ironed every weekday morning.

Boarders play traditional British sports such as rugby, hockey, football, cricket, and athletics, alongside badminton, basketball, and air rifle shooting. We also have gyms accessible during certain times and host boarders-only sports sessions.

Our Music School offers individual lessons (e.g., piano, drums, cello) and ensemble participation. Boarders have exclusive access on weekends.

With over 100 clubs, options range from beekeeping to Warhammer, chess, retro gaming, debating, and more. Drama and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) activities are also popular.

We run an extensive range of boarders-only trips, including city visits (e.g., London, York), sports matches, cinema outings, go-karting, airsoft, and theme parks like Alton Towers.

Yes, events such as the International Dinner encourage mingling. Boarders are also welcome to invite day students into communal areas and are encouraged to join school teams and clubs.

Yes, parcels and mail, including Amazon deliveries, are welcomed.

No, belongings can remain at school during holidays, including summer. Storage is also available for students transitioning to UK universities after graduation.