Rossall School
Fleetwood, Lancashire · FY7 8JW
Rossall School is a co-educational independent boarding school set on a dramatic 160-acre coastal estate on the Fylde Coast of Lancashire, founded in 1844. With a strong international character — drawing pupils from across Asia, Europe and the Middle East alongside home boarders and day pupils — it offers a genuinely global community in a distinctive, windswept setting. The school has invested in specialist academies covering football, golf, piano and dance, giving it a breadth of co-curricular identity unusual for a school of its size. Rossall combines traditional boarding values with a purposefully modern, inclusive ethos aimed at developing well-rounded individuals.
- →Elite Football Programme and Golf Academy providing serious specialist development alongside academic study
- →International Piano Academy and Rossall Dance Academy appeal to families seeking conservatoire-level specialist arts training within a full school environment
- →Strong boarding community with a genuinely multicultural intake, offering children exposure to a global peer group from an early age
- →All-through provision from Nursery to Sixth Form on one campus, offering continuity and reduced transition disruption
- →Relatively accessible fees compared to southern boarding schools, with a range of scholarships and bursaries
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive on a busy, specialist-driven environment — particularly those with a passion for sport, music or performing arts — and who relish the camaraderie of boarding life in a tight-knit, internationally diverse community. It suits families seeking full boarding in the North of England with strong specialist co-curricular pathways.
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Broadway
Fleetwood, Lancashire
FY7 8JW
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
Thomas Hughes
Author of Tom Brown's School Days
Sir Edwin Lutyens
Renowned architect, designer of the Cenotaph
Wallace Hartley
Bandmaster of the RMS Titanic
Sir Neil Macfarlane
British Conservative politician and Minister for Sport
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Rossall School?
Day fees at Rossall School are approximately £22,500 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Rossall School?
Rossall School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Rossall School's exam results?
At Rossall School, 20.4% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 35.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Rossall School a boarding school?
Rossall School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Rossall School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Rossall School “Good” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, family-like boarding community where children are well known by staff
✓Exceptional specialist co-curricular provision, particularly football, music and dance
✓Staff are approachable and responsive to individual pupil needs
✓International diversity enriches social experience and prepares pupils for a global world
✓Beautiful and spacious campus with excellent sport and arts facilities
Common concerns
!Academic results and university destinations are less impressive than schools of comparable fee levels in the South
!Remote Fylde Coast location can feel isolated, particularly for day pupils without transport
!Relatively high turnover of international students can affect boarding community continuity
!Some parents note inconsistency in teaching quality across departments