Stonyhurst College is a IB school in Clitheroe, United Kingdom. Founded in 1946. It serves 661 students for students aged 3–19.
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Scholarships Available
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
Stonyhurst College meets all Independent School Standards with no further action required. The educational quality inspection rates both pupils' academic achievement and personal development as excellent, with pupils demonstrating strong examination results, excellent communication and ICT skills, and outstanding spiritual understanding alongside high levels of moral awareness and social engagement.
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About
Stonyhurst College is a private, coeducational IB World School located in Lancashire, United Kingdom, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since August 2012. The school offers mixed boarding and day facilities and provides instruction in English across a diverse range of Diploma Programme subjects. Students study subjects spanning sciences, mathematics, languages, humanities, and the arts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Outstanding academic record, top university placement (Oxford, Cambridge), exceptional pastoral care, large co-curricular programme, Catholic ethos, historic Grade I building, seamless education from age 3-18
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Boarding Life
High-quality accommodation in a happy, well-ordered environment
Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Friday) for ages 13-18; 7-day-a-week boarding with busy weekend programme
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Roman Catholic