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Your generosity could support bright pupils from lower-income backgrounds, enable future sporting stars to find their stride, and give the next generation of musical talent the chance to excel.
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Hannah-Maria (LHS 2021)
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Careers Networking Dinner Showcases the Diversity of Engineering Pathways
LGS Careers recently hosted the second event in its new Careers Networking Dinner series, bringing together pupils and alumni for an inspiring evening focused on careers in engineering. Delivered in partnership with the Alumni and Development Office, the event welcomed 38 pupils from across the Foundation who were keen to explore the wide range of …
The Opportunities Your Support Creates
Rising costs continue to place significant pressure on many families. Beyond school fees, expenses such as lunches, educational trips, music tuition and transport can create additional challenges at a time when household budgets are already stretched.
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and donors, the Student Opportunity Fund provides practical support to pupils across the …
7,500 Miles, One Special Return
It had been 13 years since Margaret Marr (née Morris, LHS 1953) last walked the corridors of Loughborough High School. In March 2026, she returned, accompanied by her husband Alex and two of their children, Marya and Zander, for a visit that brought the past and the present together.
Margaret and Alex’s journey from Washington …
Our Impact Report 2024/25
Because of you… Stories of generosity and opportunity across our Schools
We have recently published our latest donor and volunteer impact report, Because of you…, celebrating the generosity of alumni, donors and friends whose support continues to make a difference to pupils across our Schools. Bringing together stories from the past year, Because of you… …
Careers Networking Dinner launches
Inspiring legal pathways
On Monday 23 February, LGS careers proudly launched the first in a new series of Careers Networking Dinners – an initiative designed to connect senior pupils with accomplished alumni to provide a meaningful insight into life beyond school. Delivered in partnership with the Alumni and Development Office, the inaugural event focussed on …
A Longstanding Relationship with Loughborough Parish Church
The School was founded in 1495 in a small room above the South Porch. It later moved into the main body of Church and subsequently into the Chancel, where it remained for almost the next 100 years, before relocating to purpose-built buildings adjacent to the Church until 1852. For over 300 years, from 1647, the …
A Gift Given in Loving Memory
A touching gift to Loughborough High School will help support future generations of pupils while honouring the memory of a former pupil who remained connected to the School throughout her life. The gift was left by a devoted husband in memory of his late wife, Alison (LHS 1952), who attended Loughborough High School during the …
Fueling a Future Engineer’s Ambition
Donations make it possible for many pupils across Loughborough Schools Foundation to access educational trips, transforming classroom learning into real-world experiences and lasting memories. One such pupil in Year 10 at LGS, has a strong thirst for learning and dreams of becoming an engineer. Thanks to philanthropic support, he was able to join his classmates …
Tom’s Story
From LGS to the Skies “Thank you for giving someone a chance to excel in an environment that was incredibly suited to them, in a world of unequal opportunity where he might not be proud of how far he’s come.” Tom joined Loughborough Grammar School in Year 7 from a local primary school and grew …
We want to hear from you!
We are excited to announce that we have launched a survey for all of our alumni and former staff!As a valued member of our alumni community, your voice matters to us. We want to ensure that the way we engage with you is relevant, meaningful and beneficial – so we would be very grateful if you could …
100 Years of Tableaux
100 years ago, the first Tableaux performers took to the Loughborough High School stage under the Headship of Miss Bristol (1920-1940). Fast-forward to today, generations later, and pupils are continuing to uphold this longstanding and much-cherished tradition. This year’s performance also coincided with the 175th birthday of Loughborough High School, making it an even more unmissable …
David’s Meaningful Impact
On Tuesday 28 October, the Master of the Worshipful Company of Barbers presented David Simmons (LGS 1963) with a citation expressing the Company’s gratitude for his leadership of the Medical Careers Carousel that has done so much to give opportunities to young potential medics. The citation reads: “It is with profound appreciation and great pride that the Court has unanimously decided to present you …
