Stonyhurst College and Prep School
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Yesterday, our Boys' U18 A Tennis Team achieved great wins against Altrincham Grammar School, 8-4 (a feat we had never accomplished in 7 years), & Lancaster RGS, 10-2, in the LTA Year 11-13 North of England Championships.
The boys now progress to the knockout stages in January 2026.
Quant Je Puis!
The boys now progress to the knockout stages in January 2026.
Quant Je Puis!
November 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Yesterday, our Boys' U18 A Tennis Team achieved great wins against Altrincham Grammar School, 8-4 (a feat we had never accomplished in 7 years), & Lancaster RGS, 10-2, in the LTA Year 11-13 North of England Championships.
The boys now progress to the knockout stages in January 2026.
Quant Je Puis!
The boys now progress to the knockout stages in January 2026.
Quant Je Puis!
Our Director of Marketing & Admissions is in Mexico this week meeting new families and reconnecting with OS.
Here are a few highlights from her recent trip to Argentina and Chile, where she met over 30 families as part of our global outreach.
Quant Je Puis.
Here are a few highlights from her recent trip to Argentina and Chile, where she met over 30 families as part of our global outreach.
Quant Je Puis.
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Our Director of Marketing & Admissions is in Mexico this week meeting new families and reconnecting with OS.
Here are a few highlights from her recent trip to Argentina and Chile, where she met over 30 families as part of our global outreach.
Quant Je Puis.
Here are a few highlights from her recent trip to Argentina and Chile, where she met over 30 families as part of our global outreach.
Quant Je Puis.
Over 500 runners from 25 schools took on our Invitational Cross Country yesterday. A brilliant day of competition from Year 3 to Year 13.
Places are limited, book here: https://bit.ly/3R0R2lC
Places are limited, book here: https://bit.ly/3R0R2lC
November 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Over 500 runners from 25 schools took on our Invitational Cross Country yesterday. A brilliant day of competition from Year 3 to Year 13.
Places are limited, book here: https://bit.ly/3R0R2lC
Places are limited, book here: https://bit.ly/3R0R2lC
Did you know the landscapes around Stonyhurst are said to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth?
Tolkien spent time here while working nearby, with names like “Shireburn” and the Ribble Valley countryside thought to have shaped his vision.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3JHeIfg
Tolkien spent time here while working nearby, with names like “Shireburn” and the Ribble Valley countryside thought to have shaped his vision.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3JHeIfg
November 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Did you know the landscapes around Stonyhurst are said to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth?
Tolkien spent time here while working nearby, with names like “Shireburn” and the Ribble Valley countryside thought to have shaped his vision.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3JHeIfg
Tolkien spent time here while working nearby, with names like “Shireburn” and the Ribble Valley countryside thought to have shaped his vision.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3JHeIfg
The annual Parents’ Christmas Lunch & Festive Market returns on Monday 8 Dec at Bashall Barn.
Tickets (£45) include a welcome drink & three-course meal.
Festive Market opens 11:00, lunch served at 12:30.
Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/49QU3Qn
Tickets (£45) include a welcome drink & three-course meal.
Festive Market opens 11:00, lunch served at 12:30.
Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/49QU3Qn
November 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The annual Parents’ Christmas Lunch & Festive Market returns on Monday 8 Dec at Bashall Barn.
Tickets (£45) include a welcome drink & three-course meal.
Festive Market opens 11:00, lunch served at 12:30.
Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/49QU3Qn
Tickets (£45) include a welcome drink & three-course meal.
Festive Market opens 11:00, lunch served at 12:30.
Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/49QU3Qn
Yesterday, we welcomed over 500 runners from 25 schools to our annual Invitational Cross Country.
From Year 3 to Year 13, pupils showed determination, teamwork and outstanding spirit across every race.
A fantastic day of competition and camaraderie on the Stonyhurst estate.
Quant Je Puis💫
From Year 3 to Year 13, pupils showed determination, teamwork and outstanding spirit across every race.
A fantastic day of competition and camaraderie on the Stonyhurst estate.
Quant Je Puis💫
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Yesterday, we welcomed over 500 runners from 25 schools to our annual Invitational Cross Country.
From Year 3 to Year 13, pupils showed determination, teamwork and outstanding spirit across every race.
A fantastic day of competition and camaraderie on the Stonyhurst estate.
Quant Je Puis💫
From Year 3 to Year 13, pupils showed determination, teamwork and outstanding spirit across every race.
A fantastic day of competition and camaraderie on the Stonyhurst estate.
Quant Je Puis💫
Brother and sister duo Harriet and George proudly lead Stonyhurst Swimming as our team captains. Their dedication, teamwork, and passion for the sport set the standard for excellence - inspiring every member of the squad both in and out of the pool.
November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Brother and sister duo Harriet and George proudly lead Stonyhurst Swimming as our team captains. Their dedication, teamwork, and passion for the sport set the standard for excellence - inspiring every member of the squad both in and out of the pool.
Stonyhurst’s Girls U18A tennis team impressed at the LTA Year 11–13 North of England Championships, securing three strong wins and topping the North West group. They now progress to the knockout stages in January 2026.
Well done to the pupils and coaching staff.
Quant Je Puis!
Well done to the pupils and coaching staff.
Quant Je Puis!
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Stonyhurst’s Girls U18A tennis team impressed at the LTA Year 11–13 North of England Championships, securing three strong wins and topping the North West group. They now progress to the knockout stages in January 2026.
Well done to the pupils and coaching staff.
Quant Je Puis!
Well done to the pupils and coaching staff.
Quant Je Puis!
Our Lower Grammar pupils present Private Peaceful in the Academy Room at Stonyhurst College, 20–22 November 2025.
A moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, following Tommo Peaceful from rural childhood to the battlefields of WWI.
Book your place here: https://bit.ly/49K05ST
A moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, following Tommo Peaceful from rural childhood to the battlefields of WWI.
Book your place here: https://bit.ly/49K05ST
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Our Lower Grammar pupils present Private Peaceful in the Academy Room at Stonyhurst College, 20–22 November 2025.
A moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, following Tommo Peaceful from rural childhood to the battlefields of WWI.
Book your place here: https://bit.ly/49K05ST
A moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, following Tommo Peaceful from rural childhood to the battlefields of WWI.
Book your place here: https://bit.ly/49K05ST
This morning, the Stonyhurst community came together in remembrance.
We remember them.
We remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This morning, the Stonyhurst community came together in remembrance.
We remember them.
We remember them.
Over the weekend, the 1st XV secured a hard-fought 20–17 victory over Ampleforth College.
In a match that ebbed and flowed throughout, Stonyhurst held their nerve and clinched the win with the final kick of the game.
Congratulations to all the boys involved. #QJP
In a match that ebbed and flowed throughout, Stonyhurst held their nerve and clinched the win with the final kick of the game.
Congratulations to all the boys involved. #QJP
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Over the weekend, the 1st XV secured a hard-fought 20–17 victory over Ampleforth College.
In a match that ebbed and flowed throughout, Stonyhurst held their nerve and clinched the win with the final kick of the game.
Congratulations to all the boys involved. #QJP
In a match that ebbed and flowed throughout, Stonyhurst held their nerve and clinched the win with the final kick of the game.
Congratulations to all the boys involved. #QJP
In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, pupils have been selling poppies in their break times to support the Royal British Legion.
A simple act that reflects our call to be men and women for others as we honour all who have served.
We remember them.
A simple act that reflects our call to be men and women for others as we honour all who have served.
We remember them.
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, pupils have been selling poppies in their break times to support the Royal British Legion.
A simple act that reflects our call to be men and women for others as we honour all who have served.
We remember them.
A simple act that reflects our call to be men and women for others as we honour all who have served.
We remember them.
The Stonyhurst community joined together with Hurst Green this morning to honour and remember all who have served.
We remember them.
We remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Stonyhurst community joined together with Hurst Green this morning to honour and remember all who have served.
We remember them.
We remember them.
STEAM Day at Stonyhurst 💡
Our Head Boy asked pupils what they think of our new STEAM curriculum - from Science to Textiles and DT.
New facilities are open, and our Art Department launches in January!
#STEAM #InnovationIsOurTradition
Our Head Boy asked pupils what they think of our new STEAM curriculum - from Science to Textiles and DT.
New facilities are open, and our Art Department launches in January!
#STEAM #InnovationIsOurTradition
November 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
STEAM Day at Stonyhurst 💡
Our Head Boy asked pupils what they think of our new STEAM curriculum - from Science to Textiles and DT.
New facilities are open, and our Art Department launches in January!
#STEAM #InnovationIsOurTradition
Our Head Boy asked pupils what they think of our new STEAM curriculum - from Science to Textiles and DT.
New facilities are open, and our Art Department launches in January!
#STEAM #InnovationIsOurTradition
A winning week for Stonyhurst sport.
Hockey, rugby, tennis, and netball teams all impressed — standout results included a 31–26 rugby win over Sedbergh, national tennis success for Annabel, and golden goal victory for the U15 netball side.
#Sport
Hockey, rugby, tennis, and netball teams all impressed — standout results included a 31–26 rugby win over Sedbergh, national tennis success for Annabel, and golden goal victory for the U15 netball side.
#Sport
November 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A winning week for Stonyhurst sport.
Hockey, rugby, tennis, and netball teams all impressed — standout results included a 31–26 rugby win over Sedbergh, national tennis success for Annabel, and golden goal victory for the U15 netball side.
#Sport
Hockey, rugby, tennis, and netball teams all impressed — standout results included a 31–26 rugby win over Sedbergh, national tennis success for Annabel, and golden goal victory for the U15 netball side.
#Sport
Constantin joined the Stonyhurst Summer School in 2024 and loved it so much that he became a full-time pupil.
“I was nervous at first, but everyone was so welcoming. I made friends from all over the world - and it felt like home.”
Book your place for 2026: https://bit.ly/3HF92xS
“I was nervous at first, but everyone was so welcoming. I made friends from all over the world - and it felt like home.”
Book your place for 2026: https://bit.ly/3HF92xS
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Constantin joined the Stonyhurst Summer School in 2024 and loved it so much that he became a full-time pupil.
“I was nervous at first, but everyone was so welcoming. I made friends from all over the world - and it felt like home.”
Book your place for 2026: https://bit.ly/3HF92xS
“I was nervous at first, but everyone was so welcoming. I made friends from all over the world - and it felt like home.”
Book your place for 2026: https://bit.ly/3HF92xS
Discover the life and legacy of Empress Catherine the Great at Stonyhurst’s Christmas Museum evening.
Enjoy stories from her reign and a taste of her favourite pudding with dessert wine.
Thursday 11 December 2025 | 19:00
£35 per adult | 25 places only
Book now: https://bit.ly/40uhiHI
Enjoy stories from her reign and a taste of her favourite pudding with dessert wine.
Thursday 11 December 2025 | 19:00
£35 per adult | 25 places only
Book now: https://bit.ly/40uhiHI
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Discover the life and legacy of Empress Catherine the Great at Stonyhurst’s Christmas Museum evening.
Enjoy stories from her reign and a taste of her favourite pudding with dessert wine.
Thursday 11 December 2025 | 19:00
£35 per adult | 25 places only
Book now: https://bit.ly/40uhiHI
Enjoy stories from her reign and a taste of her favourite pudding with dessert wine.
Thursday 11 December 2025 | 19:00
£35 per adult | 25 places only
Book now: https://bit.ly/40uhiHI
A huge well done to Ron, who’s spent the day at Sainsbury’s Longridge selling poppies for the Royal British Legion.
A true man for others — living out our Jesuit values of service, compassion and community. #QuantJePuis
A true man for others — living out our Jesuit values of service, compassion and community. #QuantJePuis
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A huge well done to Ron, who’s spent the day at Sainsbury’s Longridge selling poppies for the Royal British Legion.
A true man for others — living out our Jesuit values of service, compassion and community. #QuantJePuis
A true man for others — living out our Jesuit values of service, compassion and community. #QuantJePuis
Welcome back to Stonyhurst for the second half of the Christmas Term.
The College is alive once again with the return of our pupils and the renewal of friendships. We look forward to a half-term filled with curiosity, reflection, and Stonyhurst spirit.
Quant Je Puis.
The College is alive once again with the return of our pupils and the renewal of friendships. We look forward to a half-term filled with curiosity, reflection, and Stonyhurst spirit.
Quant Je Puis.
November 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Welcome back to Stonyhurst for the second half of the Christmas Term.
The College is alive once again with the return of our pupils and the renewal of friendships. We look forward to a half-term filled with curiosity, reflection, and Stonyhurst spirit.
Quant Je Puis.
The College is alive once again with the return of our pupils and the renewal of friendships. We look forward to a half-term filled with curiosity, reflection, and Stonyhurst spirit.
Quant Je Puis.
Join us for our final Stay and Play sessions of the year.
Very few spaces remain for our January and March dates — a wonderful chance for little ones to explore and play, and for parents to experience the warmth of Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall #PrePrep.
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4cCBtLq
Very few spaces remain for our January and March dates — a wonderful chance for little ones to explore and play, and for parents to experience the warmth of Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall #PrePrep.
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4cCBtLq
November 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Join us for our final Stay and Play sessions of the year.
Very few spaces remain for our January and March dates — a wonderful chance for little ones to explore and play, and for parents to experience the warmth of Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall #PrePrep.
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4cCBtLq
Very few spaces remain for our January and March dates — a wonderful chance for little ones to explore and play, and for parents to experience the warmth of Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall #PrePrep.
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4cCBtLq
No tricks here - just a few unexpected guests taking flight over the towers tonight 🦇
#HappyHalloween
#HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
No tricks here - just a few unexpected guests taking flight over the towers tonight 🦇
#HappyHalloween
#HappyHalloween
Stonyhurst was recently featured in The Tablet’s Britain and Ireland news briefings for being shortlisted in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards. We are proud that our community’s achievements continue to be recognised on a national stage.
Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3IzrSuc
Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3IzrSuc
October 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Stonyhurst was recently featured in The Tablet’s Britain and Ireland news briefings for being shortlisted in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards. We are proud that our community’s achievements continue to be recognised on a national stage.
Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3IzrSuc
Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3IzrSuc
Our pupils’ achievements have placed Stonyhurst among the very best in the country – within the top 1% of UK schools and colleges for A Level value-added progress, and the top 25% nationally at GCSE.
Quant Je Puis!
Learn more about our results here: https://bit.ly/4oYGu6E
Quant Je Puis!
Learn more about our results here: https://bit.ly/4oYGu6E
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Our pupils’ achievements have placed Stonyhurst among the very best in the country – within the top 1% of UK schools and colleges for A Level value-added progress, and the top 25% nationally at GCSE.
Quant Je Puis!
Learn more about our results here: https://bit.ly/4oYGu6E
Quant Je Puis!
Learn more about our results here: https://bit.ly/4oYGu6E
Stonyhurst’s football pathway has been recognised by Talk Education as one of the UK’s top elite sporting programmes. With UEFA-qualified coaching, performance analysis and wellbeing support, our pupils benefit from an exceptional player development environment.
Read more: https://bit.ly/42AIJ6C
Read more: https://bit.ly/42AIJ6C
October 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Stonyhurst’s football pathway has been recognised by Talk Education as one of the UK’s top elite sporting programmes. With UEFA-qualified coaching, performance analysis and wellbeing support, our pupils benefit from an exceptional player development environment.
Read more: https://bit.ly/42AIJ6C
Read more: https://bit.ly/42AIJ6C
A strong afternoon for Lower Line Rugby!
Both U14 and U15 squads impressed last week - the U14s beat Cowley International College in the Lancashire Cup, while the U15s won against Liverpool College in Round 2 of the National Plate.
Outstanding teamwork all round.
Both U14 and U15 squads impressed last week - the U14s beat Cowley International College in the Lancashire Cup, while the U15s won against Liverpool College in Round 2 of the National Plate.
Outstanding teamwork all round.
October 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A strong afternoon for Lower Line Rugby!
Both U14 and U15 squads impressed last week - the U14s beat Cowley International College in the Lancashire Cup, while the U15s won against Liverpool College in Round 2 of the National Plate.
Outstanding teamwork all round.
Both U14 and U15 squads impressed last week - the U14s beat Cowley International College in the Lancashire Cup, while the U15s won against Liverpool College in Round 2 of the National Plate.
Outstanding teamwork all round.