For discerning parents and boys who value clear air and clean skies, coupled with a keen academic environment and space for all manner of sports and other outdoor pursuits, an Independent Boys Boarding School situated between the hills of the Lake District and the Dales of Yorkshire offers the answer.
Sedbergh School proudly maintains the best of the old traditions whilst welcoming emphasis on musical and dramatic excellence. A superbly equipped Sports Hall was opened recently; two Computer Laboratories assists all boys to become familiar with the technology required for the future, and an impressive display of artistic and technical skills are taught in the extensive Design Centre.
The Chapel plays an important role in the life of the School, and pupils of all major denominations are prepared for Confirmation. Sedbergh has its own resident Medical Officer who looks after the well-being of the 350 boys.
Regular visits are made to theatres, concert halls and opera houses, and although a single-sex school, the social life of all the pupils - from 11 to 18 - is catered for in frequent debates, dances and other gatherings with nearby girls' schools.
Separate House dining facilities in the several Boarding Houses ensure a family atmosphere so often lost in central feeding complexes. The classes are small too, with excellent results - thanks to the energetic and dedicated staff. 90% of the last summer's leavers are on degree courses.
Entry to Sedbergh School is at 10, 13 or 16, with Academic, Music, Art and Sports Scholarships available for competition annually. Government Assisted Places are also available for 11, 13 and 16 year old entrants and the School provides additional financial assistance in deserving cases.
Situated only five miles from the M6 and 10 miles from the nearest main-line station, Sedbergh is a splendidly happy school with a knack of bringing out the best in each boy.
With 97% full boarders Sedbergh offers a comprehensive programme of activity and recreation every weekend. An escorted bus service is arranged to and from Manchester Airport (90 minutes) for expatriates and foreign pupils.
Alumni - Sir Christopher Bland (Chairman BBC); Sir Thomas Bingham (Lord Chief Justice); Sir Jock Slater (First Sea Lord); Will Carling (England Rugby); John Arden (Playwright); Robert Swan (Explorer); Roger Vignoles (Pianist); Tim Bulmer (Cartoonist); James Wilby (Actor); and many more.
