Stonyhurst College
Stonyhurst College
Stonyhurst College
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Stonyhurst College Clitheroe, Lancashire Visit
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Stonyhurst College
Clitheroe
524 pupils, ages 11-18
Mixed
Day and Boarding

Stonyhurst College

There’s a warm welcome at this unique school located in beautiful rural Lancashire. One of the UK’s leading Catholic schools, it instils in its pupils a laser focus on becoming the best that they can be while serving others and making a difference for the good of humanity. Pupils we spoke to all told us the school is ‘amazing’ and we absolutely agree. Jesuit values are the backbone alongside an outward-looking, inclusive mindset where each individual’s physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing is carefully nurtured and developed. ‘We’re faithful to the ...
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Croquet at Stonyhurst
Pupils in red and white cassocks at Stonyhurst
Tug of war at Stonyhurst

School Updates

  • A new era begins at Stonyhurst: Year 7 and 8 pupils now welcomed at Stonyhurst College

    Stonyhurst is thrilled to announce the welcoming of Year 7 and 8 pupils into the College with the opening of the newly renovated Aloysius House.
    A new era begins at Stonyhurst: Year 7 and 8 pupils now welcomed at Stonyhurst College
  • WATCH: Discover the magic of Stonyhurst

    WATCH: Discover the magic of Stonyhurst
  • Unveiling the triumphs of a Jesuit Education

    Continuing an esteemed tradition of developing young people to go out in the world and create positive change for others, 7 pupils at Lancashire's Stonyhurst College have received top recognition for their charitable efforts over the last few years.
    Unveiling the triumphs of a Jesuit Education
  • Stonyhurst College First XV Clinches U18 Lancashire Rugby Cup

    Lytham St Annes, Lancashire – In an electrifying match that will be remembered for years to come, Stonyhurst College's First XV team emerged victorious over Merchant Taylors’, Crosby, securing the U18 Lancashire Rugby Cup with a commanding 38-10 win.
    Stonyhurst College First XV Clinches U18 Lancashire Rugby Cup
  • Stonyhurst Celebrates a Year of Achievements in 2023

    Stonyhurst is celebrating another year of excellence in 2023 – 430 years after it was founded in 1593.
    Stonyhurst Celebrates a Year of Achievements in 2023
  • Stonyhurst Secures Bronze Armed Forces Award

    Stonyhurst has received a bronze award for its ongoing commitment to families who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown.
    Stonyhurst Secures Bronze Armed Forces Award
  • Flexible Futures - Opening Doors To Diverse, Global Opportunities

    As many young people now embark on new A level ventures, others have begun the International Baccalaureate Programme, which is a great option for those looking to unlock top-tier opportunities both domestically and globally.
    Flexible Futures - Opening Doors To Diverse, Global Opportunities
  • Stonyhurst celebrates outstanding GCSE results

    Stonyhurst is proud of this year’s Syntax (Year 11) cohort, with some spectacular results reflected in its collective 100% pass rate.
    Stonyhurst celebrates outstanding GCSE results
  • Congratulations to the Stonyhurst Class of 2023

    'Today we are sending congratulations to our Class of 2023 on their A level success. At A level, we are delighted that our results have continued to rise by all measures despite the national trend reported over the last week in the press.'
    Congratulations to the Stonyhurst Class of 2023
  • Stonyhurst achieves another excellent set of International Baccalaureate results

    Stonyhurst achieves another excellent set of International Baccalaureate results
  • Stonyhurst reaffirms pledge to support the Armed Forces Community

    On Armed Forces Day, Saturday 24th June, Stonyhurst announced that it signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a promise that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown, and their families, are treated with fairness and respect.
    Stonyhurst reaffirms pledge to support the Armed Forces Community
  • Stonyhurst rated Excellent in all areas of latest inspection

    Stonyhurst College and its Prep School, Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall, have been awarded the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent in all areas’ following an inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
    Stonyhurst rated Excellent in all areas of latest inspection
  • Nurse Manager of Stonyhurst Receives Prestigious Award

    The Nurse Manager at Stonyhurst has received a prestigious national award in recognition of her contribution to nursing practice.
    Nurse Manager of Stonyhurst Receives Prestigious Award
  • See Stonyhurst College in our IB Focus Schools Guide.

    See Stonyhurst College in our IB Focus Schools Guide.
  • See Stonyhurst College in our All-through Schools Guide.

    See Stonyhurst College in our All-through Schools Guide.
  • See Stonyhurst College in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.

    See Stonyhurst College in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.
  • View from the Top: John Browne on the benefits of horizontal boarding

    View from the Top: John Browne on the benefits of horizontal boarding
  • WATCH: Welcome to Stonyhurst College

    WATCH: Welcome to Stonyhurst College
  • Stonyhurst's 360° Immersive Virtual Tour

    Stonyhurst's 360° Immersive Virtual Tour
  • WATCH: Stonyhurst video tour

    WATCH: Stonyhurst video tour

Essentials

Address
Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9PZ

Contact
01254 826345

Website
stonyhurst.ac.uk/

ISI Report

Fees

Term Dates

Bursaries


Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

College & Sixth Form Virtual Open Evening
16 January 2025
College & Sixth From Open Day
08 March 2025


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