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Stonyhurst College

Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Co-educationalFull, Weekly, Flexi boardingAges 3-18Independent

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

52.7/ 100
National
Academic record44
Press reputation41
Alumni77
Prestige46
Parental signal53

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelIBCambridge TechnicalPre-Prep

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanishClassics (Latin/Greek)English as an Additional Language

Subjects

ArtBiologyBusinessChemistryClassicsCombined SciencesComputingDramaEconomicsEnglishEnglish as an Additional LanguageEnvironmental Systems and SocietiesFrenchGeographyGermanGlobal PoliticsHistoryMathematicsMusicPhysical EducationPhysicsPsychologyTheologySpanishPhilosophyReligious StudiesDesign and TechnologyFashion and TextilesFine ArtPhotography

Entrance requirements

Application procedures and entry requirements detailed on the admissions page; assessment days held including London sittings. International applications accepted.

Life & activities

Sports

RugbyTennisFootballGolfNetball

Arts

DramaMusicDanceVisual ArtsFine ArtPhotographyFashion and Textiles

Extra-curricular

Combined Cadet ForceDuke of Edinburgh's AwardModel United NationsClubs and SpeakersThe Stonyhurst DiplomaAdventureChaplaincyPerforming ArtsLine CompetitionsSummer SchoolSports Camps

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full, Weekly, Flexi

Dining: Accommodation and all main meals included for boarding pupils (lunch is a separate specified charge). Refreshments and supper included for day pupils (lunch separate).

Pastoral care: Stonyhurst provides a comprehensive pastoral care system including a Health and Wellbeing Centre, a Pastoral Hub, Playroom Leaders, and dedicated boarding house staff. The school's Jesuit values underpin pupil wellbeing, with staff creating a welcoming environment so that pupils feel included from the outset. There is also a GP clinic and provision for individual health needs.

Boarding houses

Lower Grammar Boys Boarding HouseLower Grammar Girls Boarding HouseGrammar Boys Boarding HouseGrammar Girls Boarding HouseSyntax Boys Boarding HouseSyntax Girls Boarding HousePoetry Boys Boarding HousePoetry Girls Boarding HouseRhetoric Boys Boarding HouseRhetoric Girls Boarding House

Latest inspection

Meets all Independent School Standards; awarded Significant Strength in co-curricular programme

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