Rossall School
An independent day and boarding school on the Fylde coast at Fleetwood, Lancashire, with boarding from the preparatory years and separate boys' and girls' senior houses.
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At a glance
- School type
- Independent · Private
- Official website
- rossall.org.uk
Address: Rossall School, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8JW
Academic
- Ages taught
- Preparatory School (Years 3 to 6), Lower School (Years 7 and 8), Senior School (Year 9 and above)source
- School admits
- Co-educationalsource
- Day places
- Yessource
- Curriculum
- GCSE, A Levels, IB Diploma Programmesource
- Qualifications
- GCSEs, A Levels, IB Diploma Programmesource
- Teaching languages
- ENsource
- Learning support
- Not confirmed
- English-language support
- Lessons in English as an Additional Language (EAL) are available for those who need them.source
- Size
- Not confirmed
Boarding
Weekly boarding
Pupils board from Monday to Friday and go home at weekends.
Flexible boarding
Pupils can board on some nights or for part of the week; the school sets the pattern.
- Boarding entry
- Not confirmed
- Boarding is for
- Separate boys’ and girls’ housessource
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- There are eight Houses for Senior boarders with three for girls ... and five Houses for boyssource
- Rooms
- Not confirmed
- Weekends and holidays
- Not confirmed
- Pastoral care
- Not confirmed
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Not confirmed
- Application process
- Not confirmed
- Assessments and interviews
- International students will usually be required to complete an entry test in English and may be asked to attend an interview, which can be by video call.source
- Documents
- Not confirmed
- Language requirements
- Entry test in English; EAL lessons available for those who need them.source
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Accepted. A dedicated international admissions page; international students usually complete an entry test in English and may be interviewed by video call.source
- Guardianship
- Not confirmed
Fees
Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures
A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.
Weekly boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · Preparatory School (Years 3 to 6)
£25,812 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Weekly boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · Lower School (Years 7 and 8)
£32,310 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Weekly boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · Senior School (Year 9 and above)
£38,484 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Weekly boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · Senior School - International Baccalaureate
£41,058 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Boarding (pattern not named) · All pupils · 2026-27 · Preparatory School (Years 3 to 6)
£38,367 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Boarding (pattern not named) · All pupils · 2026-27 · Lower School (Years 7 and 8)
£45,954 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Boarding (pattern not named) · All pupils · 2026-27 · Senior School (Year 9 and above)
£57,384 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Boarding (pattern not named) · All pupils · 2026-27 · Senior School - International Baccalaureate
£59,940 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
| Fee | Amount | For | Year | Includes tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Preparatory School (Years 3 to 6), Boarder (per term, total inc. VAT) | £12,789 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsPreparatory School (Years 3 to 6) | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Preparatory School (Years 3 to 6), Weekly Boarder (per term, total inc. VAT)Weekly boarding | £8,604 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsPreparatory School (Years 3 to 6) | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Lower School (Years 7 and 8), Boarder (per term, total inc. VAT) | £15,318 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsLower School (Years 7 and 8) | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Lower School (Years 7 and 8), Weekly Boarder (per term, total inc. VAT)Weekly boarding | £10,770 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsLower School (Years 7 and 8) | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Senior School (Year 9 and above), Boarder (per term, total inc. VAT) | £19,128 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsSenior School (Year 9 and above) | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Senior School (Year 9 and above), Weekly Boarder (per term, total inc. VAT)Weekly boarding | £12,828 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsSenior School (Year 9 and above) | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Senior School - International Baccalaureate, Boarder (per term, total inc. VAT) | £19,980 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsSenior School - International Baccalaureate | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Senior School - International Baccalaureate, Weekly Boarder (per term, total inc. VAT)Weekly boarding | £13,686 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsSenior School - International Baccalaureate | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| TuitionSenior School (Year 9 and above), Day (per term, total inc. VAT)Day pupils | £6,984 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsSenior School (Year 9 and above) | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Registration feeUK Registration Fee (total inc. VAT) | £160 one-offsource | Domestic pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Registration feeInternational Registration Fee (total inc. VAT) | £250 one-offsource | International pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
| DepositDeposit (UK Boarder) | £2,000 one-offsource | Domestic pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
| DepositDeposit (Overseas and non-UK residents) | £6,000 one-offsource | International pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.
Scholarships and financial assistance
No scholarships or financial assistance are confirmed here. That does not mean none exist: ask the school.
Inspection reports
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), 29 October 2024
Outcome as published: Standards relating to leadership and management, and governance are met. Standards relating to the quality of education, training and recreation are met. Standards relating to pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing are met. Standards relating to pupils’ social and economic education and contribution to society are met. Standards relating to safeguarding are met.
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Accreditation, registration and membership
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Inspection regimeIndependent Schools Inspectorate
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MembershipBoarding Schools’ Association
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)