Stonyhurst College and Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall

Clitheroe , Lancashire, BB7 9PZ

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Stonyhurst College, together with its preparatory school Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall, is a leading independent co-educational Catholic day and boarding school for 3 – 18 year olds, with boarding available from 7 years.

At Stonyhurst College and Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall, we understand what it means to be part of a Forces Family—both for the children and their parents. With a long tradition of welcoming armed forces families, we provide a stable, supportive environment where pupils can thrive, develop their individuality, and become all that they can be.

We recognise that forces life can disrupt continuity of education, and we are committed to offering a long-term, nurturing setting that enables children to reach their full potential. Living in a diverse and supportive community, our pupils develop the qualities of character that will distinguish them in later life as ‘men and women for others.’

In 2023, we reinforced this commitment by signing the Armed Forces Covenant—a promise to ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, along with their families, are treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve with their lives.

Stonyhurst also offers one of the most generous fee support packages of any school, with forces families in receipt of the Continuous Education Allowance (CEA) paying no more than 10% of fees.

Stonyhurst College, together with its preparatory school Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall, is a leading independent co-educational Catholic day and boarding school for 3 – 18 year olds, with boarding available from 7 years.

At Stonyhurst College and Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall, we understand what it means to be part of a Forces Family—both for the children and their parents. With a long tradition of welcoming armed forces families, we provide a stable, supportive environment where pupils can thrive, develop their individuality, and become all that they can be.

We recognise that forces life can disrupt continuity of education, and we are committed to offering a long-term, nurturing setting that enables children to reach their full potential. Living in a diverse and supportive community, our pupils develop the qualities of character that will distinguish them in later life as ‘men and women for others.’

In 2023, we reinforced this commitment by signing the Armed Forces Covenant—a promise to ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, along with their families, are treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve with their lives.

Stonyhurst also offers one of the most generous fee support packages of any school, with forces families in receipt of the Continuous Education Allowance (CEA) paying no more than 10% of fees.

Why choose Stonyhurst for your family?

• British Boarding Community. Stonyhurst is a British Boarding School built on tradition, with a long history of welcoming Forces Families. The majority of our boarders are British, with our international community being formed by 32 different nationalities.
• Strong Academic Results. Stonyhurst is a high-achieving school, with most pupils progressing to Oxbridge, Russell Group universities, and other leading global institutions. Small class sizes and strong teacher-pupil relationships ensure that every pupil receives the individual attention needed to reach their full academic potential. Stonyhurst offers three routes of study at its Sixth Form, including A levels, IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge Technical Diploma in business or sport. Stonyhurst is ranked among the Top 30 IB Schools in the UK and is in the top 25% of schools and colleges for value-added progress.
• Over 75 Co-curricular Activities on Offer. Stonyhurst’s Co-curricular Diploma provides a wealth of opportunities for pupils to explore new passions and develop lifelong skills. With over 75 activities—including astronomy, horse riding, the Combined Cadet Force, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and drama—there is something for everyone.
• Extensive and Varied Weekend Provision. With a rich and fulfilling programme of evening and weekend entertainment and activities to enjoy, your child’s time as a boarder will be fun packed and rewarding.
• Outstanding Facilities. Outstanding facilities support all aspects of school life, including a swimming pool, gym, 22 sports pitches and tennis dome which is home to two Grand Slam indoor tennis courts. Further facilities include seven chapels, a shooting range, two theatres, a golf course and simulator, a museum, and an observatory. As one pupil puts it, “You will never find yourself bored.”
• Excellent Pastoral Care. At Stonyhurst we believe in cura personalis or ‘care for the whole person’. With the support of their Assistant Head and Houseparents, we ensure that our boarders feel emotionally secure and knows who to turn to should they need that little bit of extra support. Unlike most boarding schools, we use a horizontal boarding system, where pupils live with peers their age. This encourages strong friendships, mutual respect, and life skills. It also allows Houseparent’s to focus on age-specific needs and activities, with facilities tailored accordingly.
• Strong Links with Forces Families, including our alumni and current families. Forces families have been part of Stonyhurst for many years and contribute greatly to our community.
• Accompanied Travel to/from London and main airports.
• Onsite Accommodation for Visiting Forces Families. At Stonyhurst, we are lucky to have access to Theodore House for parents who are visiting their children if they wish to stay overnight. This wonderful building sits on the Stonyhurst estate, right next to the school. This affordable facility is ideal for families to stay together at the weekend or end of term.
• No tolerance mobile phone policy. At our Preparatory School, we operate a zero-tolerance mobile phone policy and one that is unique to each year group as they progress to the College.