Leicester High Commended in Independent School Awards
Leicester High School for Girls is celebrating national recognition after being commended in the Outstanding SEND Provision category of the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026.

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Leicester High School for Girls is celebrating national recognition after being commended in the Outstanding SEND Provision category of the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026.
Leicester High School for Girls is delighted to congratulate Year 11 student Zahra on being shortlisted for the Science & Technology category of the prestigious John Locke Institute 2026 Global Essay Prize.
A group of our Year 12 students have made an incredible start to their visit to Snehalaya in India, beginning what promises to be a truly life-changing experience.
Following Monday's inspiring Brilliance Festival, where pupils showcased their achievements across the curriculum, the celebrations continued on Tuesday with a whole Senior School trip to two of the UK's favourite theme parks.
Families came together for our inaugural Brilliance Festival, followed by our Summer Fete – a wonderful afternoon celebrating everything our pupils have achieved this year.
Despite soaring temperatures leading to an early finish, students still enjoyed a fun-filled and competitive Sports Day, making the most of the cooler morning conditions before the event was brought to a close for everyone's wellbeing.
Students from Year 11 and Year 13 at Leicester High School for Girls came together for a memorable Prom night, celebrating the end of the school year with friends, families and staff before taking their next steps.
Year 10 and Year 12 students recently enjoyed an exciting overnight trip to London, combining the worlds of art and drama through visits to some of the capital's most famous cultural landmarks.
Year 7 students recently completed This Girl Can, a mixed theory and practical programme delivered over five PE sessions during the summer term by an external provider.
The English Department at Leicester High School for Girls is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in the Rotary Young Writer Competition 2025-26.
Leicester High School for Girls' Head of Science, Andrew McMurray, attended the prestigious Tes Schools Awards 2026 ceremony at the iconic Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Friday 19 June, following his shortlisting for the national Subject Lead of the Year (Secondary) award.
Our Year 7 students spent an enjoyable day at the Botanical Gardens as part of their Biology topic on ecosystems.
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