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Leicester Grammar Junior School: entry, assessments, dates and fees
Leicester Grammar Junior School, London Road, Great Glen, Leicester LE8 9FL
Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website
Can we apply, and when?
For September 2027 entry
Registration closes, 4+ entry
Mon 7 Dec
Monday 7 December 2026, for September 2027 entry
Checked, source: Leicester Grammar Junior School, checked- Not published
Places
Fees at 4+, day
£5,899a term
2026–27 school year, including VAT
Checked, source: Leicester Grammar Junior School, checked
Your next steps for 4+ entry
Next: Registration closes for 4+ entry
in about 7 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Coming up: Offers sent
Leicester Grammar Junior School sets its own tests and decides after them. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.
How entry works
Ways in, and how children are assessed
Leicester Grammar Junior School takes new pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+ and 9+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.
4+ entry
How children are assessed: a reference from the current school and a play-based observation.
Registration closes: Monday 7 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
Other ways in: 7+, 8+ and 9+Places, tests and registration for each
7+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Monday 7 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
8+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Monday 7 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
9+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Monday 7 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
Source: Leicester Grammar Junior School, checked
More about entry from our guide
One registration deadline, Monday 7 December 2026Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.
View the official source, applies to every entry point on this page. Years 3 to 5 share an assessment week and an offer week.
This page covers entry to Leicester Grammar Junior School only. Its senior school, Leicester Grammar School, has its own page.
4+ (Reception)
Reception children have an informal play-based assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Play observationChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Children will spend the morning in a small group, during which time our experienced staff will be able to gauge their level of skill development and readiness for school.
View the official source, and the school also asks for a reference. Offers go out on Friday 15 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Reception (4+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 4 and 11 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 15 January 2027
View the official source.
- What the school assesses: informal play-based assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Play observationChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
Children will spend the morning in a small group, during which time our experienced staff will be able to gauge their level of skill development and readiness for school.
View the official source; reference or report from current schoolLeicester Grammar Junior School: ReferenceChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:In all cases, the pupil’s current school will be approached for a reference which is cross referenced with a candidate’s performance in the assessment.
View the official source - The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
We are now welcoming applications for entry in September 2027 and beyond.
View the official source
Entry in September 2027
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Monday 7 December 2026Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Assessment | weeks commencing Monday 4 January 2027 and Monday 11 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Reception (4+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 4 and 11 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 15 January 2027View the official source |
| Offers | Friday 15 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Reception (4+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 4 and 11 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 15 January 2027View the official source |
Entry in September 2028
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Assessment | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Offers | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
7+ (Year 3)
Year 3 applicants sit the school's own English, maths and reasoning assessments and a writing task, and the school asks their current school for a reference.
- What the school assesses: creative or extended writing taskLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own creative writingChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; school's own English assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own englishChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; school's own maths assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own mathsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own reasoningChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; reference or report from current schoolLeicester Grammar Junior School: ReferenceChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:In all cases, the pupil’s current school will be approached for a reference which is cross referenced with a candidate’s performance in the assessment.
View the official source - The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
We are now welcoming applications for entry in September 2027 and beyond.
View the official source
Entry in September 2027
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Monday 7 December 2026Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Assessment | week commencing Monday 18 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027View the official source |
| Offers | Friday 29 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027View the official source |
Entry in September 2028
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Assessment | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Offers | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
8+ (Year 4)
Year 4 entry uses the same assessments and dates as Year 3, with assessments in the week commencing Monday 18 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027
View the official source.
- What the school assesses: creative or extended writing taskLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own creative writingChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; school's own English assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own englishChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; school's own maths assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own mathsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own reasoningChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; reference or report from current schoolLeicester Grammar Junior School: ReferenceChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:In all cases, the pupil’s current school will be approached for a reference which is cross referenced with a candidate’s performance in the assessment.
View the official source - The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
We are now welcoming applications for entry in September 2027 and beyond.
View the official source
Entry in September 2027
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Monday 7 December 2026Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Assessment | week commencing Monday 18 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027View the official source |
| Offers | Friday 29 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027View the official source |
Entry in September 2028
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Assessment | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Offers | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
9+ (Year 5)
Year 5 entry follows the same timetable. Offers for Years 3 to 5 are made on Friday 29 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027
View the official source.
- What the school assesses: creative or extended writing taskLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own creative writingChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; school's own English assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own englishChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; school's own maths assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own mathsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentLeicester Grammar Junior School: Own reasoningChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:Pupils seeking admission into Years 3 to 5 are required to sit a formal examination in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning (standardised papers), reading and creative writing.
View the official source; reference or report from current schoolLeicester Grammar Junior School: ReferenceChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:In all cases, the pupil’s current school will be approached for a reference which is cross referenced with a candidate’s performance in the assessment.
View the official source - The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
We are now welcoming applications for entry in September 2027 and beyond.
View the official source
Entry in September 2027
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Monday 7 December 2026Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Assessment | week commencing Monday 18 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027View the official source |
| Offers | Friday 29 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027View the official source |
Entry in September 2028
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Assessment | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
| Offers | Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Leicester Grammar Junior School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.View the official source |
Key dates
4+ dates for September 2027 entry
Leicester Grammar Junior School
Next: Registration closes for 4+ entry
in about 7 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Coming up: Offers sent
Dates for the other ways in7+, 8+ and 9+
7+ entry, September 2027
Next: Registration closes for 7+ entry
in about 7 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Coming up: Offers sent
8+ entry, September 2027
Next: Registration closes for 8+ entry
in about 7 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Coming up: Offers sent
9+ entry, September 2027
Next: Registration closes for 9+ entry
in about 7 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Coming up: Offers sent
A year younger? 4+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.
Not published yet: Registration closes for 4+ entry
Not yet published, checked 11 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Entrance tests
Not yet published, checked 11 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Offers sent
Not yet published, checked 11 Oct 2026
At a glance
Leicester Grammar Junior School in brief
tap a value for its source
- Ages
- 3 to 11AgesChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
Leicester Grammar Junior School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils from 3-11.
View the official source - The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
- Day or boarding
- day pupils only
- Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
- Ways in
- 4+, 7+, 8+, 9+
- The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
- Help with fees
- No bursaries
- Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
- Registration fee
- £100including VAT
- Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.
Fees
From £5,899 a term, including VAT
- 4+ entry, day
- £5,899 a term, including VAT
- 7+ entry, day
- £6,268 a term, including VAT
- 8+ entry, day
- £6,268 a term, including VAT
- 9+ entry, day
- £6,268 a term, including VAT
Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.
fees are published both with and without VAT
Registration fee: £100 (including VAT).
Deposit when you accept a day place: £500.
Source: Leicester Grammar Junior School, checked
For 2026–27Leicester Grammar Junior School: Academic yearChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: The fees for the Advent term and from September 2026 are as follows:
View the official source, fees are published both with and without VATLeicester Grammar Junior School: Vat treatmentChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Tuition fees | Excl. VAT (per term) | Incl. VAT (per term)
View the official source, and the table shows the figures including VAT. Years 3 to 5 all pay the same termly fee.
| Joining at | Day |
|---|---|
| 4+ | £5,899 per term (including VAT)Leicester Grammar Junior School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Reception to Year 2 | £4,916 | £5,899View the official source |
| 7+ | £6,268 per term (including VAT)Leicester Grammar Junior School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 3 to Year 6 | £5,223 | £6,268View the official source |
| 8+ | £6,268 per term (including VAT)Leicester Grammar Junior School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 3 to Year 6 | £5,223 | £6,268View the official source |
| 9+ | £6,268 per term (including VAT)Leicester Grammar Junior School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 3 to Year 6 | £5,223 | £6,268View the official source |
- Registration fee: £100 (including VAT)Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration feeChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
Registration Fee | £100 inc. VAT | Non-refundable
View the official source - Acceptance deposit (day): £500Leicester Grammar Junior School: Deposit dayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says:
Deposit | £500 | Payable on acceptance of an offer of a place at the school
View the official source
Bursaries and scholarships
No bursaries published
- Bursaries (help with fees)
- The school does not offer bursaries.
- Scholarships
- Not checked yet.
Source: Leicester Grammar Junior School, checked
Means-tested bursaries are not offered for Junior School places (bursaries available: NoLeicester Grammar Junior School: AvailableChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Scholarships and bursaries are not available for the Junior School.
View the official source).
Open days
Not published yet
We found no dated open events still to come on the school's pages. We will add the next open days when the school publishes them.
What is distinctive about applying to Leicester Grammar Junior School
The timetable is short. Registration closes on Monday 7 December 2026Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: The deadline for applying to join in September 2027 is Monday 7 December 2026.
View the official source, assessments for Years 3 to 5 are in the week commencing Monday 18 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027
View the official source, and offers follow on Friday 29 January 2027Leicester Grammar Junior School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 1 (5+) to Year 5 (9+) | Main 2027 Entry Assessments: Week commencing 18 January 2027 Decision (via email) Friday 29 January 2027
View the official source.
Reception fees are £5,899 per term (including VAT)Leicester Grammar Junior School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Reception to Year 2 | £4,916 | £5,899
View the official source, rising to £6,268 per term (including VAT)Leicester Grammar Junior School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Year 3 to Year 6 | £5,223 | £6,268
View the official source from Year 3. The registration fee is £100 (including VAT)Leicester Grammar Junior School: Registration feeChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Registration Fee | £100 inc. VAT | Non-refundable
View the official source, and the deposit on accepting a place is £500Leicester Grammar Junior School: Deposit dayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Leicester Grammar Junior School.The source says: Deposit | £500 | Payable on acceptance of an offer of a place at the school
View the official source.
Official documents and sources
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- Leicester Grammar Junior School
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- Leicester Grammar Junior School
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- Leicester Grammar Junior School
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- Leicester Grammar Junior School
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- Leicester Grammar Junior School
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