Sedbergh School
Sedbergh School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Sedbergh, Cumbria, educating pupils aged 13 - 18 and founded in 1525. Boarding fees are £10,524 - £18,431 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 13 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Sedbergh
The story, ethos and character of Sedbergh.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Robin Pyper

Our purpose is to ensure that Sedberghians have the skills and qualifications to compete with the best, the resilience to thrive under pressure and the attitude to capitalise on the opportunities that lie before them. Teaching and learning is at the core of academic opportunity and success at Sedbergh School.
Our ethos is one of challenge, innovation and inclusivity. We achieve excellent exam results and are proud that the majority of our pupils go to their first choice university. Our curriculum offers opportunities for broad academic study in an inspiring and well-equipped learning environment, enhanced by lectures in and out of School, visits, field trips, conferences and workshops and first-class careers advice.
Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Sedbergh School offers plenty of extra-curricular opportunities.

The School has a range of different orchestras, choirs, swing bands, brass bands, and many ensembles. Drama and Dance productions occur regularly and some 35 sports are offered. Sedbergh School has an international reputation for its sporting achievements and the School also takes great pride in offering a broad range of sporting opportunities for all pupils, whatever their aptitudes and abilities.
The School runs its own International Summer School which provides an excellent 'taster' for boarding school life as well as intensive English lessons and a wide range of different sports and activities and exciting excursions. What the school is known for?







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