Loughborough Schools Foundation

With Open Morning coming up, you're probably wondering how to really spot the right school for your child🤔

Attending an Open Day at an independent school can feel both exciting and overwhelming; how do you look beyond the polished presentations and impressive facilities to make a well-informed choice? Director of Marketing and Admissions at Loughborough Schools Foundation, Claire Bale, explores how you can get the most out of your Open Morning experience in our latest blog.

From asking the right questions to effectively making comparisons between schools and understanding your instincts, read the full article here: https://lsf.org/blog/2026/08/14/beyond-the-brochure/

Our next Open Morning is on 12 September 2026, we can't wait to see you there!

We're delighted to share that Loughborough Schools Foundation has been commended in the The Marketing Award for Effective Brand Communication category by the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026🎉

For us, the story behind our marketing centres on ethical leadership within a modern digital landscape. With the rise of safeguarding risks posed by major developments in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we eliminated identifiable, close-up pupil photography from our central marketing channels.

We're delighted to share that Loughborough Schools Foundation has been commended in the Marketing Award for Effective Brand Communication category by the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026🎉that our values-led identity would be immediately clear. By transforming marketing into a vehicle for child protection and trust, we elevated our brand position, proving that a school can confidently market and communicate its excellence without compromising a single pupil’s digital footprint.

A huge well done to all LUNTA players and alumni who competed at Junior Wimbledon this weekend! 🎾

🌟 Rhys produced a fantastic upset, knocking out the No. 6 seed.
💪 Mika advanced in commanding fashion with a straight-sets victory.
👏 Dani is also through to the next round.

There was more success on the ITF Junior Circuit at the J60 Limelette, where Scott and Grace both reached the singles finals. Grace and Milica claimed the doubles title, while Niall also lifted the doubles trophy.

Congratulations to everyone on a brilliant weekend of competition! 👏🎉

Introducing our superstar LUNTA athletes!⭐

Partnering with the Loughborough University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA), the programme delivers a pro-style interdisciplinary training environment as part of the LTA’s Player Pathway for elite British junior tennis players in transitioning onto the professional tour.

We're so proud of all our pupils that are a part of this incredible pathway and cannot wait to see how their careers blossom!

A huge good luck to all our star LUNTA players this weekend ! Rhys, Liv, Dani and Hollie, we wish you the best of luck!🎾🏆⭐

🏏 Congratulations to PE teacher Martyn Gidley, who was selected to represent England Over-50s in the One Day International against India this month!

The match, held on 28 June at Broxbourne Cricket Club, saw England secure an impressive 186-run victory. What an incredible achievement and a fantastic example of lifelong dedication to sport.

Congratulations, Mr Gidley – we're incredibly proud! 👏🇬🇧