Rossall School is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Fleetwood, United Kingdom. Founded in 1945. It serves 829 students for students aged 0–19.
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Location & getting here
Coastal Lancashire setting near Fleetwood; a quiet maritime-heritage town well away from major urban centres, requiring dedicated travel for family visits.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 80 km | ~114 min | MAN — Northern gateway; global connections |
| Birmingham | 185 km | ~251 min | BHX — Midlands gateway |
| Edinburgh | 227 km | ~305 min | EDI — Scottish gateway |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Entrance and scholarship examinations held in December (Year 12) and January (Year 7 and 9). Exclusive competitive discounts offered to military and clergy families.
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
All statutory Independent School Standards are met across leadership, quality of education, health and wellbeing, social education, and safeguarding. Pupils make good progress throughout the school and are well-prepared for their next steps, with teaching generally matched to individual needs and highly effective support systems in place. The school provides extensive co-curricular activities and strong boarding provision, maintaining a positive school culture where behavior is good and bullying is rare.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Preparatory School | £4,872 | £14,616 |
| Preparatory School (Years 3-6) Day | £4,872 | £14,616 |
| Preparatory School (Years 3-6) Weekly Boarder | £8,604 | £25,812 |
| Preparatory School (Years 3-6) Boarder | £12,789 | £38,367 |
| Lower School (Years 7-8) Day | £6,435 | £19,305 |
| Lower School (Years 7-8) Weekly Boarder | £10,770 | £32,310 |
| Lower School (Years 7-8) Boarder | £15,318 | £45,954 |
| Senior School (Year 9+) Day | £6,984 | £20,952 |
| Senior School (Year 9+) Weekly Boarder | £12,828 | £38,484 |
| Senior School (Year 9+) Boarder | £19,128 | £57,384 |
| Senior School Year 11 IGCSE Boarder | £19,980 | £59,940 |
| Senior School - International Baccalaureate Day | £7,830 | £23,490 |
| Senior School - International Baccalaureate Weekly Boarder | £13,686 | £41,058 |
| Senior School - International Baccalaureate Boarder | £19,980 | £59,940 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lunches (Pre-Preparatory) | Per year | £1,140 |
| Lunches (Preparatory & Senior) | Per year | £1,278 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (8 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Rossall School is a private, coeducational IB World School located in Fleetwood, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Authorised since May 1998, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with mixed boarding facilities. The school provides comprehensive instruction in English across sciences, languages, mathematics, and humanities disciplines.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery (3 months+) | No formal assessment; references obtained from previous school | — | — |
| Pre-Prep & Prep School (Reception to Year 6; ages 4–11) | No formal assessment; references from previous school obtained | — | — |
| Year 7 (11+) | Rossall School Entrance Examination (English, Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning); interview with Headmaster; handwritten personal statement (max 2 sides A4) | January | End of Michaelmas Term preceding entry |
| Year 8 | Placement tests in English and Mathematics; interview with Headmaster; personal statement | January | — |
| Year 9 (13+) | Rossall School Entrance Examination (English, Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning); interview with Headmaster; personal statement | January | End of Michaelmas Term preceding entry |
| Year 10 | Placement tests in English and Mathematics; interview with Headmaster; personal statement | January | — |
| Sixth Form (16+; Year 12) | For scholarship candidates: two essays (discursive/argumentative and critical thinking); interview with Headmaster or SLT. Requirement: minimum five GCSEs/iGCSEs at grades 5–9 | January | End of Michaelmas Term preceding entry |
How to apply
- Step 1 – Enquiry: Contact admissions team with questions
- Step 2 – Complete Registration Form: Provide passport copy, last two school reports, pay non-refundable deposit (£120 UK / £250 International)
- Step 3 – Book a Visit: Attend Open Day or arrange individual visit
- Step 4 – Assessments & Scholarships: Sit entrance exams (if applicable), attend interview, submit personal statement
- Step 5 – Enjoy a Taster Day (optional): Experience a typical school day
- Step 6 – Offer & Acceptance: Receive decision and acceptance deposit (£1,000 UK / £6,000 Overseas pupil)
What you'll need to submit
- Completed registration form
- Photocopy of child's passport
- Last two school reports from previous school
- Handwritten personal statement (max 2 sides A4, for Senior School and above)
- Predicted GCSE grades (Sixth Form entry)
Open events
- Open Days throughout the academic year (whole school and individual department visits)
- Individual visits and personalised tours (contact admissions to arrange)
- Taster days (complimentary; offered to Year 7+ and younger applicants)
- 360° Virtual Tour online
Scholarships: Scholarships (merit-based, up to 50% fee reduction) available at Year 7 and Year 12 for Academic, Sport (Signature Football, Golf, All-Rounder), Music (Signature Piano), Drama, and Art & Design; named scholarships (Trapnell, Jackson). Application deadline November preceding entry. Means-tested bursaries and forces/clergy bursaries also available; international students rarely receive awards except in exceptional cases.
Admissions contact: [email protected]; telephone 01253 774201
Comprehensive multi-entry-point school accepting nursery through Sixth Form; specialist international student programmes (ages 5–19) with EAL support offered separately. Entrance tests vary by year of entry; early assessment deadlines typical for scholarship track.
Why Families Choose
- 160-acre campus
- on-site Astronomy Centre
- internationally renowned school choir
- Performing Arts Centre
- Golf Academy
Boarding Life
Home-from-home family atmosphere with 24-hour residential care. Junior boarders enjoy supervised weekend activity programme. Senior boarders encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities during week and weekends.
Day Boarding, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday). Junior boarding house for ages 7-13, seven senior boarding houses (four boys, three girls) for ages 13-18. All houses include houseparents, deputy houseparents, and matron.
Student Life
Seven senior boarding houses (four boys, three girls) and dedicated Junior boarding house. Mix of nationalities and British day pupils in all houses.
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Anglican
Internationally renowned school choir