Independent

Stonyhurst College

Lancashire, North West · BB7 9PZ

Stonyhurst College is an independent school in rural Lancashire, taking pupils from age 11 and educating around 661 in total, which places it in the medium size band. As a fee-paying school it admits at 11+, so families can expect a selective entry process. The published attainment figures here sit well below national averages, a point parents will want to weigh carefully against the school's wider character and offer.

661

Pupils

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Overview & data

Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
661
Location
Lancashire, North West
Website
www.stonyhurst.ac.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Attainment 8

29.5

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

On the headline measures available, Stonyhurst's average Attainment 8 score stands at 29.5, compared with a national average of 46.9. The recorded proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 0%, against a national figure of 47%. These published results are notably lower than the national picture, and prospective families would be wise to discuss them directly with the school, as independent schools often enter pupils for qualifications not reflected in these particular measures.

The last word

A medium-sized independent school in the Lancashire countryside with selective 11+ entry. The published attainment data here warrants a frank conversation with the school before applying.

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Stonyhurst College 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Stonyhurst College located?

Stonyhurst College is located at Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ.

What type of school is Stonyhurst College?

Stonyhurst College is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend Stonyhurst College?

Stonyhurst College has approximately 661 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.