The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 77% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.5
14.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.68
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
26% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 661
- Capacity
- 77%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr John Browne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Stonyhurst College a selective school?
No. Stonyhurst College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Stonyhurst College?
Stonyhurst College currently has 661 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stonyhurst College take?
Stonyhurst College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Stonyhurst College?
Stonyhurst College is in BB7 9PZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stonyhurst College have a sixth form?
Yes, Stonyhurst College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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