Rossall School
- A Level
- BTEC
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 19.6K–28K
GBP 14.6K–21K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Independent boarding and day school in Fleetwood, Lancashire, for boys and girls. Day pupils are accepted from age 0 to 18 and boarders from age 7. Provision runs from Nursery through Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form, with UK and international pupils.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · BTEC · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 0–18
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 1844
- Term dates
- three terms per school year
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 3 | GBP 14,616≈ USD 19.6K |
| 7 | GBP 19,305≈ USD 25.8K |
| 9 | GBP 20,952≈ USD 28K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 3 | GBP 14,616 (about USD 19.6K) |
| 7 | GBP 19,305 (about USD 25.8K) |
| 9 | GBP 20,952 (about USD 28K) |
Source: school website (rossall.org.uk) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per term · Across grades
Pre-Preparatory School → Day Plus (Year 10 and above)
| Rossall School · Per term | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Preparatory School | 4,872 |
| Preparatory School (Years 3 to 6) Day | 4,872 |
| Lower School (Years 7 and 8) Day | 6,435 |
| Senior School (Year 9 and above) Day | 6,984 |
| Senior School - International Baccalaure | 7,830 |
| Day Plus (Year 10 and above) | 9,626 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Pre-Preparatory School | GBP 4,872 |
| Preparatory School (Years 3 to 6) Day | GBP 4,872 |
| Lower School (Years 7 and 8) Day | GBP 6,435 |
| Senior School (Year 9 and above) Day | GBP 6,984 |
| Senior School - International Baccalaure | GBP 7,830 |
| Day Plus (Year 10 and above) | GBP 9,626 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 160
- Deposit
- GBP 1,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Open days
- 2027-03-06
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 30
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
Sports
- Football
- Golf
Arts
- Piano
- Dance
- Performing arts
Upcoming events
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