Leicester High School for Girls

At Leicester High for Girls, everyone is someone.

We are a small, independent school for girls aged 3–18, with a proud history of helping young women flourish.

Our size is one of our greatest strengths. It allows us to know each girl as an individual and to support her, personally and academically, every step of the way.

This is a school where girls are encouraged to be themselves – and to become their very best. Free from many of the social pressures found elsewhere, our pupils take the lead, speak up, and grow in confidence. Whether in science, sport or the arts, girls here are inspired to aim high and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Our results speak for themselves – but success at Leicester High for Girls goes far beyond the classroom. From Nursery through to Sixth Form, we offer a rich programme of opportunities that build character, broaden horizons and help girls discover their strengths. Our ethos is simple: every girl – and every member of staff – has the potential to be brilliant. At Leicester High, they will be.

Acting Headteacher: Mr John Partridge

Benefits

All staff have access to a wide range of benefits which include:

• 17 weeks of holiday for teaching staff
• Excellent annual leave provision for full-time support staff, plus UK bank holidays
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free lunches
• Private healthcare
• Staff discount on school fees
• A structured CPD programme
• Free car parking on site

Pension

We have different pension schemes covering different groups of staff which provide valuable benefits on retirement, as well as a death in service benefit.

Independent Schools Inspectorate report

“The school is active in promoting principles that contribute to the pupils’ personal development. By the time they leave, pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent. Pupils are articulate and outgoing. They have high levels of self-esteem and understand the importance of contributing positively to the lives of others. Their social and cultural development is excellent. Pupils reflect the strength of their spiritual and moral development through activities such a participation in assemblies and undertaking charity work.”

View Leicester High School for Girls’ latest ISI report