Rossall School

Description

Rossall School is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 0-18.

Facilities

  • The Performing Arts Studio (PAS) is a state of the art multi purpose learning space and performance venue.
  • Rossall is blessed with a number of open air stages including the Hall Garden for intimate performances and the Square for those performances that deserve the grand backdrop of iconic buildings.
  • The School Chapel is another fantastic performance space. 
  • Games pitches, squash and fives, Rugby pitches, football ptches, indoor gym.
  • A large hall with a capacity of 350 seated; suitable for theatre productions, concerts, conferences/seminars and social events, in stunning surroundings.
  • Mondo’s Café caters for up to 50 people in a relaxing and informal environment. 
  • Lawrence House Astronomy and Space Science Centre is a unique educational project offering people of all ages and all levels the chance of an introduction to astronomy.

Features

Things to note

At Rossall academic and sporting development work in service of each other. Rossall’s Sports programme is led by a Director of Sport who oversees the development of all students.

They strive to be all encompassing, incorporating skills in: Photography, Graphic Communication, Ceramics, Textiles, Printmaking, Fine Art.

All students join Combined Cadet Force from Year 9 until the end of year 10, after which they may remain in the CCF until Year 13.

At Rossall they develop student’s understanding and skills across a number of specialisms, including: Product Design, Architecture, Design Technology. 

For students interested in the performing arts Rossall has so much to offer:

  • Musical Theatre Academy
  • International Piano Academy
  • An All-Steinway School
  • Performing Art Studio
  • LAMDA training
  • 4 stages on campus
  • Practice pianos in all boarding houses
  • Short Film Festival

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

NURSERY ADMISSIONS: 

  • Step 1 – Enquiry
  • Step 2 – Complete A Registration Form
  • Step 3 – Book A Visit
  • Step 4 – Settling In / Transition Day
  • Step 5 – Offer & Acceptance Of A Place

PRE-PREP & PREP SCHOOL ADMISSIONS: There is no formal assessment for entrance into Rossall Pre-Prep and Prep School. However, they do obtain references for all children from their previous school and parents should liaise with Admissions Team in regards to the timing of this request.

SENIOR SCHOOL ADMISSIONS: All pupils entering Year 7 and Year 9 will be required to sit the Rossall School Entrance Examination which comprises written tests in the following subjects:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

SIXTH FORM ADMISSIONS: All candidates seeking entry to Rossall Sixth Form will be required to pass at least five GCSE/iGCSE subjects (Grades 5-9) (or equivalent qualifications from the student’s own country) as well as provide a satisfactory report from their current school.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS: International students will usually be required to complete an entry test in English, and may be asked to attend an interview which can be arranged via video call if preferred. Admissions team will be able to answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the process.

Fees

For information on fees CLICK HERE.

Scholarships

  • Scholarships are awards based on merit/excellence. They are awarded for pupils entering Years 7, 9 and 12, with outstanding talent in the fields of academics, sport, music, art and performing arts/drama. Scholarships are reviewed annually in light of a pupil’s achievement, effort, attitude and behaviour.
  • Scholarship application deadlines are at the end of the Michaelmas Term the year preceding entry.
  • Families will be notified if an award is forthcoming soon after all the assessments and interviews have been completed.

Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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