FROM THE HEADMASTER
Standing on the Lancashire coastline since 1844, Rossall has never been defined simply by its buildings or history. It has been defined by its people, its values and its belief that education can transform lives. For more than 180 years, generations of young people have arrived with different talents, ambitions and stories - and left with something shared: confidence in who they are, belief in what they can become and an understanding that success is measured not only by achievement, but by the contribution they make to others. The world has changed, but our purpose remains constant. Each generation has a responsibility to build on what came before - preserving what matters while embracing new opportunities with confidence and imagination. Heritage gives us perspective, but never complacency. Tradition inspires us, but never limits our ambition. We believe young people achieve extraordinary things when they feel valued, challenged and supported. We set high expectations, celebrate achievement and nurture the qualities that matter: determination, resilience, humility, kindness and integrity. Today, this is reflected in every aspect of school life. Our pupils pursue academic excellence alongside opportunities in sport, music, the performing arts, leadership, service and innovation. They are encouraged to discover their passions, embrace challenges and pursue excellence in whatever inspires them. Education should never ask a young person to become one thing. It should help them discover everything they are capable of becoming. That is the Rossall experience: the confidence to embrace opportunity, the resilience to overcome adversity, the compassion to support others and the values to lead with purpose. And wherever life takes them, Rossall remains part of who they are. That is our promise. To challenge every young person to become more than they believed possible. To inspire a lifelong love of learning.
MR ANDREW MCBRIDE HEADMASTER OF ROSSALL SCHOOL
NURSERY
THE EARLIEST STEPS IN EDUCATION SHOULD BE FILLED WITH WONDER. WITHIN OUR VIBRANT COASTAL SANCTUARY, WE NURTURE YOUR CHILD’S INNATE CURIOSITY, LAYING A SECURE, JOYFUL FOUNDATION WHERE CONFIDENCE THRIVES AND LIFELONG LEARNING BEGINS.
PRE-PREP & PREP
EDUCATION AT ROSSALL PREP IS AN EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE OF DISCOVERY. BY COMBINING RIGOROUS ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS WITH INCREDIBLE SPORTING AND PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES ALONGSIDE OUR UNIQUE ROSSALL ROTATION, WE EMPOWER EVERY CHILD TO BUILD THE RESILIENCE, CURIOSITY, AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO LEAD AND EXCEL.
FOOTBALL
At Rossall, we believe that every young person should have the opportunity to discover what they are capable of achieving. Education is not simply about preparing students for examinations; it is about developing confidence, character and the ambition to pursue excellence in every aspect of their lives.
GOLF
Our Signature Programmes are built around this belief. They provide students with the opportunity to develop their talents in areas they are passionate about, while learning the values that underpin all success: hard work, dedication, commitment, resilience and a willingness to keep improving. Whether on the stage, the golf course, at the piano or on the football pitch, our students learn that excellence is not
Our Signature Programmes create a powerful sense of belonging. They bring together students who share a passion, a purpose and a common ambition.
DANCE
achieved overnight; it is earned through discipline, determination and a growth mindset.
At Rossall, our Signature Programmes represent our commitment to providing an education full of opportunity, where students are encouraged to explore their potential, embrace challenge and become the very best version of themselves.
PIANO
They become communities within our wider Rossall community, ones where friendships are formed, confidence grows and students feel valued for who they are and what they can contribute.
SENIOR SCHOOL
THE SENIOR SCHOOL AT ROSSALL IS A PLACE WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE, WHAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF AND WHERE THEY WANT TO GO. ABOVE ALL, WE WANT EVERY PUPIL TO LEAVE ROSSALL CONFIDENT, COMPASSIONATE AND READY TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURE. EQUIPPED NOT ONLY WITH EXCELLENT QUALIFICATIONS, BUT WITH THE CHARACTER, CREATIVITY AND AMBITION TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
SIXTH FORM
OUR SIXTH FORM ETHOS IS SIMPLE: WE WANT EVERY STUDENT TO BECOME A ‘BETTER HUMAN BEING’, BECAUSE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY TAKE WHILE STUDYING HERE AT ROSSALL. THIS IS AN ETHOS THAT IS LIVED BY EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF OUR COHORT, YEAR AFTER YEAR.
DAY Attend school as a day pupil and return home after the School day.
DAY PLUS
THE PERFECT FIT
A day-pupil model with extended access to the School’s wraparound provision, from 7.15am through to 9.30pm. This includes breakfast on campus, supervised prep, dinner in the Dining Hall, dedicated study space in the boarding house and evening activities, with access to the gym before collection at 9.30pm.
FLEXI BOARDING Day pupils can board for two, three or four nights per week, on a regular pattern or wider weekly/termly arrangement. Ad-hoc nights can also be arranged, subject to availability.
WEEKLY BOARDING Typically Monday–Thursday nights, with weekends at home. This is a ‘best of both worlds’ option for pupils living within striking distance.
BOARDING The full boarding experience, including weekend activities, residential trips and social opportunities.
Rossall School, Fleetwood, Lancashire, England FY7 8JW Telephone +44 (0) 1253 774 201 Email admissions@rossall.org.uk
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