Rossall is one of the leading co-educational independent schools in the North West of England; the School skilfully combines boarders with day students to the advantage of both.
Rossall's own Preparatory School, which is situated in its own self-contained buildings on the fringe of Rossall's extensive campus, offers education from nursery through to the age of eleven. While this is predominantly day, boarding is available from the age of eight; boarders are accommodated in the School's unique family boarding units.
At eleven, children transfer to the Middle School which smoothes the transition from the protective environment of the Preparatory School to the demanding and academically rigorous environment of the Senior School. The Middle School has two Houses, one which accommodates boarders and the other is for those who live locally and attend on a daily basis.
Students transfer into the Senior School at the age of thirteen; this is organised on a traditional House structure with a tutorial system providing strong supportive pastoral care. There are separate Houses for boarders and day students, five for boys and two for girls. Those attending on a daily basis have the option of an extended day which enables them to remain at School beyond the 5.40pm finish of the school day, to complete their 'prep' in the school and to join in activities. Both full and weekly boarding is available, while all day students are required to attend school on a Saturday.
The School operates an extensive programme of sport and other recreational activities at weekends, while boarders are encouraged to attend 'night school' on two evenings each week; this programme provides a range of academic, vocational and recreation courses which fall outside the normal curriculum.
Rossall's extensive campus, which has direct access to the seashore, is a safe environment for both study and recreation. A heated indoor pool and five squash courts are amongst its numerous facilities, while the Sixth Form Centre provides the ideal venue for relaxation and social activities.
The School is situated on the Lancashire coast midway between the small coastal resort of Cleveleys and the former fishing port of Fleetwood. Rossall is some 10 miles from junction 10 of the M55 motorway and less than one hour away from Manchester Airport.
Rossall is a registered charity that exists to provide education. (Charity No 526685)
