Leicester High School for Girls
Address
London Road Leicester , LE2 2PP England
Coordinates	52°36′31″N 1°05′52″W / 52.6086°N 1.0977°W / 52.6086; -1.0977
Information
Type	Private day school
Religious affiliation(s)	Christian
Established	1906
Founder	Mrs. Holles
Local authority	Leicester City
Headmaster	Alan Whelpdale
Gender	Girls
Age	3 to 18
Enrolment	c. 323
Houses	Beaumanor, Bradgate and Charnwood
Colour(s)	Dark and light blue
Website	http://www.leicesterhigh.co.uk/

Leicester High School for Girls also known as 'LHS' is an independent day school for girls aged 3–18 situated in South Knighton, Leicester. It was originally a coeducational school but is now an all-girls school.

History

The school was founded in 1906 as a Christian foundation, welcoming pupils of all faiths and none. It was constituted as a charitable trust in 1975, and is administered by a board of governors which has oversight of both the senior school and junior department. The school was originally called Portland House, and pupils wore distinctive uniforms of yellow and blue striped blazers, grey skirts and straw boaters. The current name has been in existence since 1985, with an update of the uniform taking place in 2006, the school's centenary year.

Extracurricular Activities

There are many after-school activities available ranging from community service projects to interest clubs to performing arts and music groups.^[1]