From the Headmaster

I am thrilled that Stonyhurst has been awarded the highest possible rating by the ISI in all areas of the latest inspection. Stonyhurst not only achieved full regulatory compliance but also secured a finding of ‘Excellent’ in both the main inspection headings: for the quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements, and the quality of the pupils’ personal development.

The inspectors saw Stonyhurst in all its glory and celebrated us as a Jesuit community where everyone plays their part for our children and young people.

Headmaster

Pupils’ academic and other achievements are wide and varied, and highly accomplished. They have a highly developed sense of social awareness; are passionate about making a difference and are fully committed to helping others through service and voluntary work.

Academic

The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.

“Pupils possess excellent linguistic skills and show great aptitude for the acquisition of language.”

“Pupils take initiative in their learning and are highly focused in their individual studies.”

“Pupils are highly articulate and speak with eloquence when addressing others.”

“Pupils of all ages listen attentively and absorb new information with ease whilst doing so.”

“Pupils’ writing is clear and expressive and demonstrates excellent use of a wide range of vocabulary.”

“Pupils’ numeracy skills are well developed with senior pupils demonstrating a strong ability to apply their numeracy skills in context across a range of subjects.”

“Pupils’ personal ambitions and talents are nurtured and supported because their curriculum is adjusted to their needs and aspiration.”

“Children in the EYFS make rapid progress, and data show that on completion of the EYFS profile in 2022, all children reached a Good Level of Development (GLD).”

“In the preparatory school, pupils’ numeracy skills are good, with children in the EYFS displaying excellent numeracy skills.”

“Sixth Form pupils successfully write their own speeches and confidently deliver them, for example, when addressing delegates in a Model United Nations (MUN) competition.”

“Pupils studying IB courses in particular, possess strong study skills and take an inquiry-based approach to their learning, asking probing questions to develop their understanding.”