How old is Loughborough grammar?

1495
Loughborough Grammar School is one of the ten oldest independent schools in the country, able to trace its origins back to 1495 when the estate of Thomas Burton, a local wool merchant, made the bequest that founded the School in the town’s Parish Church.

Are grammar schools free?

Despite being selective, grammar schools are state schools and are funded by the government. In addition, there are eight bilateral schools in England, which admit pupils of all abilities but reserve a certain number of places in a ‘grammar stream’ for those who meet the academic requirements.

Is Leicester Grammar School a grammar school?

Leicester Grammar School (often abbreviated to LGS) is an independent secondary school situated in Great Glen, Leicestershire, England. It was founded in 1981, after the loss of the city’s state-funded grammar schools.

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Is the Loughborough Grammar School a charity?

Loughborough Grammar School forms part of the Loughborough Schools Foundation, a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity in England and Wales. The Company Registration number is 4038033 and the Charity Registration number is 1081765.

Who is the Archivist of Loughborough Grammar School?

Should you have any items relating to your, or a relative’s, time at the school that you would like to donate, please get in touch with the School Archivist, John Weitzel. [email protected]

When did Loughborough Grammar School move to Burton Walks?

The school was founded in the Parish Church in the centre of Loughborough in 1495, but was moved by the trustees of the Burton Charity to its present location in 1852. A purpose-built site on Burton Walks became its permanent home, initially consisting of the main school building, lodgings, and a gatehouse at the Leicester Road entrance.

Which is the oldest grammar school in the UK?

It is this happy fusion of work and play that is our implicit hallmark. WHY LOUGHBOROUGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL? Established in 1495, Loughborough Grammar School is one of the UK’s oldest Independent schools. We are proud of our long and successful heritage.