Short description of the school
Sedbergh School is a co-educational, independent boarding only school in the market town of Sedbergh, Cumbria in North West England. It accepts boys and girls from the ages of 13 to 18.
The school is located in magnificent scenery between the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales two of the most visited National Parks in the UK. The great location of Sedbergh gives opportunities for many outdoor activities from hills walks and fishing to kayaking and mountain biking.
The school was founded as a chantry school in 1525 by Roger Lupton, while he was Provost of Eton. It is a charity overseen by a board of governors. In 2015 Sedbergh merged with Casterton School, which is now occupied by Sedbergh Preparatory School. There are three girls’ and six boys’ boarding houses, which accommodate pupils across all age groups. Each house has its own library, common rooms and dining room, enabling all meals to be taken in the boarding houses. This is a distinctive feature of the school.
The school motto is : "Dura Virum Nutrix" - "A Stern Nurse of Men". The school’s aim is to identify and develop the potential of its pupils in a variety of areas: academic, artistic, cultural, sporting, personal, social, moral and spiritual. It aspires to help pupils obtain the best possible qualifications and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.
The school has a broadly Anglican ethos but welcomes pupils of all faiths or none.
Sedbergh School educates boys and girls from age 13-19. It is located on the boundary between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks in stunningly beautiful landscape. Our location enhances our education and provides a healthy environment for young minds and bodies.
All our pupils are full, seven-day-a-week boarding pupils, this is very unusual in Britain. It means that all our pupils live and share their working and social lives together. Friendships are quickly established and the school is busy throughout the day and at weekends. Crucially, the time we have with our pupils enables us to develop them to their fullest potential whether it be through extra lessons and seminars or by running academic societies, music ensembles and a multitude of sporting opportunities.
We are proud of our academic results and particularly those gained by our international pupils. Much of this is due to the high quality of teaching and pupils benefit from the fact that numerous teachers have specialist qualifications in teaching international pupils. This enables them to teach in the most effective way for pupils who’s first language is not English.
Our pupils will learn much more than their academic lessons. Our boarding education provides a social experience which equips pupils to interact with the widest range of people and different nationalities when they reach university or start work. Our extra-curricular activities will stimulate life-long interests to balance the rigours of their working lives and our sports programme promotes healthy lifestyles as well and mental and physical strength.
Pupils leave Sedbergh with the highest academic qualifications and as resilient, well-developed young men and women. We are proud of all they achieve.
Mr Andrew Fleck
Principal
Maps,addresses and directions
Sedbergh School
Station Road
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5HG
programmes and subjects
| GCSE | A Level |
| core subjects: | Art |
| English | |
| Mathematics | |
| Separate Sciences or Coordinated Science | |
academic results
| GCSE 2019-20 | |
| A*-A / 9-7 | 48.5% |
| B-C / 6-4 | 50.9% |
| D and below | 0.6% |
| A level 2019-20 | |
| A*-A | 36.6% |
| B-C | 51.7% |
| D and below | 11.7% |
CO-CURRICULAR
Sport plays a prominent role in the life of all Sedberghians, pupils are given the opportunity to excel in a variety of sports or simply participate in a range of activities at a level that suits their needs and ability.
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Rugby |
Hockey |
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Athletics |
Athletics |
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Caving |
Caving |
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Cricket |
Equestrian Team |
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Equestrian Team |
Fishing | |
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Fishing |
Fives | |
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Fives |
Netball | |
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Hockey |
Rifle Shooting | |
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Rifle Shooting |
Running | |
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Running |
Sailing | |
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Sailing |
Shooting | |
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Tennis |
Tennis | |
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Non-sporting activities |
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| Art | Music |
| Chapel Choir | Soul Band |
| Concert Band | Swing Band |
| Drama | Symphony Orchestra |
boarding options
Boarding at Sedbergh School is available from age of 13 - 18 (Years 9-13).
Boarding Options
7 nights: Traditional full boarding
How can I apply to this school?
The main points of entry to the Sedbergh School are at ages 13 and 16, but the school also accepts applications for other year groups provided there are places. Boarders are accepted from the age of 13.
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Currency Converter:
| Year | Age (y.o.) |
Full boarding (p.a.) |
International boarding* (p.a.) |
| Y9 | 13-14 | 34,854 GBP | 35,532 GBP |
| Y10 | 14-15 | 34,854 GBP | 35,532 GBP |
| Y11 | 15-16 | 34,854 GBP | 35,532 GBP |
| Y12 | 16-17 | 34,854 GBP | 35,532 GBP |
| Y13 | 17-18 | 34,854 GBP | 35,532 GBP |
