St. Bees School

Overview

Founded in the year 1583, St Bees School is very proud of its history. We are a co-educational School and welcome boarding boys and girls aged 11 to 18 years and day pupils from the age of 4.
The School is set in 150 acres of private ground, in a unique position in the heart of a small, safe coastal village on the edge of the stunning English Lake District. Our pupils not only benefit from a high standard of education they have all that the great outdoors has to offer, on their doorstep.
We encourage our pupils to grow and develop both academically and socially, in a caring, supportive atmosphere. The structure of our boarding houses allows pupils to become more independent as they grow up and to take responsibility both for themselves and others.
Of course we have great sports facilities, very good academic results and a high standard of art, music and drama, but what makes us different is our small size (pupil, teacher ratio of 1:8), tolerant and happy pupils and international flavour - our International Study Centre provides tuition in English so that pupils can enter the next stage of their education with confidence.
The unique atmosphere of this very special community is best experienced by a personal visit

Unique Points

The School’s stunning location provides excellent opportunities for a varied outdoor pursuits programme including climbing, canoeing, sailing and mountain biking. We have a Golf Academy based around the School’s own links golf course. The Academy offers personal one-to-one programmes of coaching, by a PGA Golf Professional, as well as instruction for small groups utilising a newly equipped golf studio which houses the latest computer software for analysing driving and putting techniques.

Entry Requirements

Own Entrance Examinations in at least English and Mathematics. For Sixth Form a minimum of 5.5 IELTS plus a satisfactory report from the candidate's current school