In one of the playrooms, there is a fabulous poster of St Ignatius saying, ‘Go forth and set the world on fire.’ These children are being emboldened, their intellect and sensibilities refined, to do just that.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 244 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- RC
- Fees
- Day £13,680 - £23,940; Boarding £32,523 - £35,721 pa
- Local authority
- Lancashire County Council
- Linked schools

Headteacher
Headmaster
Fr Christopher Cann
Since 2022, Fr Christopher Cann, previously headmaster of Ratcliffe College prep school in Leicestershire. Before that he was head of Leicester Preparatory School and Denstone College prep. Has an MA in French from St Andrews and in theology from the
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Entrance
Admission is via a meeting with the head and staff; pupils are invited for a taster day. Those transferring from another school provide school reports, handwritten personal statement and reference. Students who speak little English are welcomed.
- Open days
- October

Exit
Virtually the full cohort transfers to Stonyhurst (a few overseas boarders return home).

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Boarders
Boarders sleep in galleries of up to six. The boys’ gallery seemed a little functional (though with breathtaking views of lush green hills), the girls’ cosier with cushions and photos. One parent wished for more storage space. Separate boys' and

Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
There is a zero-tolerance mobile phone policy.

Pupils

Money matters
- Fee information
- Day £13,680 - £23,940; Boarding £32,523 - £35,721 pa

Our view
Although day pupils greatly dominate, this is a boarding school in outlook: most day pupils stay for prep until 7pm. All mix in ‘playrooms’ (year groups) though they are also members of ‘lines’, which are akin to houses in that they encompass all age

The last word
In one of the playrooms, there is a fabulous poster of St Ignatius saying, ‘Go forth and set the world on fire.’ These children are being emboldened, their intellect and sensibilities refined, to do just that.
