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Stonyhurst College

Other independent school (Lancashire).

Pupils
680
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
31.9%
2025/26
Capacity
79%
680 / 860 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Stonyhurst is one of the UK's leading independent Catholic boarding schools, recognised for outstanding boarding, academic excellence and Jesuit values. Founded in 1593 in Saint-Omer by Fr Robert Persons SJ under the patronage of Philip II of Spain, Stonyhurst is the oldest continually active Jesuit school in the world.

With over 430 years of history, we combine tradition with innovation, delivering a world-class education that prepares pupils to become compassionate leaders of the future. Our co-educational boarding and day school educates boys and girls aged 3 to 18 across two schools: Stonyhurst St Mary's Hall (ages 3 11) and Stonyhurst College (ages 11 18).

Together we form a thriving community of 800 pupils, enriched by children from over 30 different countries. This global outlook and cultural diversity are central to the Stonyhurst experience, welcoming both UK and international families.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

22 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Chess
  • Coding
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Gardening
  • Hockey
  • Multi-Sports
  • Netball

and 6 more

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Sing UpRecognised award
  • Stephen Lawrence AwardRecognised award

Key facts

URN
119817
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Lancashire
Constituency
Ribble Valley
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1946

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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