Stamford School
Stamford School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Stamford, Lincolnshire, educating pupils aged 2 - 18 and founded in 1532. Boarding fees are £11,750 - £16,462 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 18
- Ethos
- Christian
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Stamford
The story, ethos and character of Stamford.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Christian
- Head
- Mr Chris Seal
Set in the beautiful Georgian town of Stamford in Lincolnshire, Stamford School offers superb co-educational schooling for children aged 2 - 18. Established in 1532, Stamford School has a prestigious heritage, but everything we do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.
At Stamford School, our academic team will help, guide, and your child to be the best possible version of themselves. We have a proven track record of producing rounded and grounded students who are all part of the Stamford story. Within a sound framework of pastoral care and continuous development, Stamfordians leave us with the skills and confidence to face the future as independent young adults.
At the heart of Stamford School is our unwavering dedication to academic excellence in a caring environment.
We also believe that a student's emotional wellbeing is paramount to their overall success. Our pastoral care system is embedded in our daily school life, ensuring that every student feels valued, supported, and understood. We foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents, promoting open communication and a sense of belonging within our school community.
Stamford strives to offer an outstanding, contemporary education. Every child at Stamford is encouraged to be an independent thinker and take the lead in their own education. Our students leave us with a flexible, adaptable mindset and an approach to learning that equips them to face the challenges and opportunities of their future.
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Academics at Stamford
What pupils study at Stamford — and where it takes them.
1. One-year Pre A-level programme designed specifically for students aged 15-16: Enjoy a full boarding experience alongside British students. Receive intensive in English as an Additional Language (EAL). Can study up to five GCSE subjects. Benefit from small class sizes (around 10 students per class).
Participate in an extensive co-curricular programme. Access individual career guidance and pathway . Experience a unique location in the heart of Lincolnshire, complete with outstanding facilities. Stay in the newly-renovated Park boarding house, which provides a home-from-home atmosphere.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
SES University Destinations 2025 University No. of students Aberystwyth 1 Anglia Ruskin 3 Bangor 1 Bath 2 Bedfordshire 1 Birmingham 11 Bristol 2 Cambridge 5 Cumbria 1 De Montfort 1 Derby 1 Durham 3 Edinburgh 2 Essex 1 Exeter 1 Falmouth 2 Gloucestershire 1 Harper Adams 1 Heriot Watt 1 Hertfordshire 2 Hull 1 Huddersfield 1 Kings College London 3 Lancaster 2 Leeds 3 Leeds Beckett 7 Leeds College of Music 1 Leeds Trinity 1 Leicester 4 Lincoln 1 Liverpool 1 Loughborough 1 Manchester 2 Newcastle 14 Northumbria 2 Nottingham 9 Nottingham Trent 7 Oxford Brookes 3 Queen Mary, Uo L 2 Queens Belfast 2 Reading 2 Royal Holloway, Uo L 1 Salford 1 Sheffield 8 Sheffield Hallam 1 Southampton 1 St Andrews 1 Stamford College 1 Stirling 1 Surrey 2 UCL 1 UEA 1 University of the Arts, London 2 Warwick 3 York 5
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Stamford
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Stamford.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 2, Boys 2, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Three boarding houses located within the beautiful town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. Close-knit community: Every pupil is known, supported, and cared for. Flexible options: Full, weekly, flexible, or occasional boarding. Weekends full of life: Sports, after-school clubs, trips, and activities.
Excellent facilities: Leisure centre, pool, study , and tutor guidance. Our Houses Welland - Boys & Girls (Y5-8)Browne - Boys (Y9-Y13)Welland - Girls (Y11-Y12) Pastoral care and staffing Open : Students can approach House staff with any concern, big or small.
Boarding at Stamford comprises a collection of four boarding houses, each with character and charm. Stamford offers flexible and full boarding options. Byard - Y7-Y13 (Girls) For our female students, boarding is arranged over two houses opposite each other within the St Paul's school site.
Byard House is the hub of the girls' boarding houses, with a comfortable lounge area, kitchen and plenty of space to relax and socialise together. Boarding is arranged over two houses opposite each other, creating one large home within the St Paul's school site.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Stamford admissions
How children join Stamford, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
In year entry considered below year 10 Short term entry is subject to availability Special notes to agents about entry to the school Application procedure and entrance tests Please send potential applicant's details (full name, DOB, nationality and proposed year group & year of entry) to International Registrar@ses.
lincs. sch. uk. A member of the Admissions Team will then request necessary documents as part of our application pack. Once we have received a completed application pack (including application form and registration fee payment of £150) we will arrange for the applicant to sit our online entrance assessment.
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Stamford fees & funding
What Stamford costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Stamford.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Stamford against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Stamford location & travel
Where Stamford is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Southfields House, St Paul's Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2BE, England Airport transfer We can organise airport transport throughout the year via our partner taxi firm Starline Taxis. Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0)1780 750 311 Website https://stamfordschools.
org. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Birmingham 68 75 2. London Stansted 70 85 3. London Luton 72 80 4. London Heathrow 98 105 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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