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Sedbergh School

Welcome to Sedbergh School, a school renowned for its picturesque location in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and history of developing well-rounded individuals. At Sedbergh, all of our schools share one ethos and ambition, to provide an outstanding education for boys and girls between the ages of 3 to 19.

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Sedbergh, UK
Ages 3-19

Co-educational

Founded: 1525

Alumni: Old Sedberghian

Scholarships

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School Overview

About Sedbergh

Sedbergh School is a co-educational boarding school located in Cumbria, England. Founded in 1525, it is one of the oldest schools in England and has a rich history and tradition. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities for students, including sports, music, and drama. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into top universities, and the school has a strong record of academic achievement.

The school also places a strong emphasis on outdoor education, complemented by the school’s location in the Lake District, and students are encouraged to participate in outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. With a strong sense of community and a commitment to personal development, Sedbergh School provides an excellent education for students of all ages. The school is also a member of the prestigious HMC, which is an association of leading independent schools in the UK and Commonwealth.

School Facilities

Sedbergh campus

Sprawled across three independent school sites, the Sedbergh group of schools has an impressive range of facilities at its disposal.

  • Equestrian centre and arena

  • Full size flood lit astroturf

  • Historic chapel

  • Multi-million pound sports centre

  • Sixth Form Centre

  • 18m indoor swimming pool

Boarding facilities

Sedbergh is one of very few full boarding schools in the UK, meaning the students form a large and diverse, yet tightly-knit and happy community.

  • Nine senior boarding houses

  • Two prep school boarding houses

  • Very high standard of refurbishment

  • Devoted boarding house staff

  • Cosy communal areas & student kitchens

  • Multitude of evening & weekend activities

School Structure

Nursery

  • Ages 6 months – 4
  • OFSTED ‘Outstanding’
  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme
  • Observation & assessments inline with EFYS guidance
  • Tranquil and secure learning environment

Prep School

  • Ages 3-13
  • Broad-based curriculum
  • Extensive co-curricular programme with 20+ sports
  • EAL support programme
  • Specialist equestrian facilities and NSEA team

Senior School

  • Ages 13-18
  • 9 STAR scholar programme
  • 93.3% grade A*-C, 38.6% grade A*-A at GCSE (22)
  • 36.8% grade A*-C at A2 (22)
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme (DofE) + CCF

International Summer School

  • Ages 8 – 16, with students from around the world
  • Up to 20 hours of formal English tuition per week
  • Exciting multi-activities and evening entertainment
  • Weekly city and outdoor excursion programme
  • Specialist programmes for leadership and IELTS
  • Fully accredited by the British Council

Scholarship Information

Sedbergh offer a wide range of Scholarships to recognise outstanding excellence in a particular field or fields, including academics, art, design & technology, music and sport. Scholarships are available for entry to Y7, Y9 and Y12, and come with a modest financial concession towards tuition (day) fees. All scholarship applicants will be required to undergo an assessment.

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