Stonyhurst is the leading Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition with a restless ambition to inspire our pupils to become young men and women for others, growing in competence, conscience, compassion and commitment, who are drawn to live lives purposefully in the world for the greater glory of God and the Common Good. Stonyhurst warmly welcomes children of all faiths—and none—and has been proudly supporting Forces Families for over 100 years. Recently, the College reaffirmed its commitment by signing the Armed Forces Covenant, underlining this vital support.
Stonyhurst offers one of the most generous Armed Forces schemes among UK boarding schools, with fees set at 10% of the CEA relevant allowance, inclusive of VAT.
Stonyhurst boasts exceptional facilities and offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, catering to all interests, and enabling pupils to pursue excellence in both academics and personal development. The school was awarded the highest possible rating in all areas in its most recent ISI inspection, which highlighted the strong sense of social awareness and passion for making a difference among the pupils.
At the heart of Stonyhurst's mission is the aim to form 'men and women for others' —individuals who value community, know their values, and have the confidence to stand up for what they believe in. Stonyhurst continues to offer an outstanding Armed Forces scheme with a comprehensive bursary allowance, ensuring an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
Stonyhurst is a Jesuit, Catholic School with a tradition of excellence that seeks to develop the full human potential of its pupils
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Head | Mr. John Browne |
School Type | Combined co-education school |
Junior Age Range | 3 - 11 |
Senior Age Range | 11 - 18 |
Academic | GCSE: Yes Alevel: Yes Int'l Baccalaureate: Yes |
Vocational | CTECH in Business and Sport |
Forces Discount | Offered |
Total Students | 795 |
Youngest Boarder | 7 |
Junior Boarders | 71 |
Senior Boarders | 377 |
Int'l Students | 270 |
Closest Airport 1 | Manchester (37km) |
Closest Airport 2 | Liverpool (44km) |