MixedIndependentBoarding

Stonyhurst St Mary's Hall

Stonyhurst, Lancashire, Lancashire, North West · BB7 9PU

A small Roman Catholic preparatory school in the Lancashire countryside, Stonyhurst St Mary's Hall educates around 121 boys and girls within a community shaped by its faith tradition. As both a day and boarding school, it offers families flexibility over how their child experiences school life, while its modest size suggests close attention to each pupil. The school is led by Headmaster Fr Christopher Cann and inspected by the ISI.

121

Pupils

£16,503

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 121
Location: Stonyhurst, Lancashire, Lancashire, North West
Website: https://www.stonyhurst.ac.uk/

Headteacher

Headmaster Fr Christopher Cann

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Teaching & academics

With just 121 pupils on roll, classes are likely to be small, allowing teaching to be tailored closely to individual children as they prepare for the next stage of their education.

Beyond the classroom

Boarding life follows a clear evening routine, with showering, uniform and teeth attended to before mobile phones are briefly returned, reflecting an emphasis on structure and good habits for those who board.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: RC
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Pupils are not permitted to keep mobile phones on their person during the school day. For boarders, mobile phones are controlled by the boarding team of staff, and are only handed out in the evening, after showering, folding uniform and teeth have been brushed. Once finished with, phones are returned to the boarding office for safe keeping.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £12,963 - £16,503
Boarding fees (per year): £27,039 - £35,520

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The last word

A small Catholic prep school offering day and boarding places in rural Lancashire, well suited to families seeking a faith-based education in a close-knit setting.

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