Stamford School

Independent

National rank

258

266

Rank last year

67%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

45.2%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Mark Steed

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,230 (11-18)

Head teacher

Mark Steed

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,230 (11-18)

Head teacher

Mark Steed

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,230 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£8,127-£8,357 (11-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£11,290-£15,678 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 252

Grade

%

A*

10.1

A

27.1

B

29.8

A*/A

37.2

A*-B

67

GCSE 2024 rank: 269

Grade

%

A*/9/8

25.3

A/7

19.9

A*/A/9/8/7

45.2

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict
Excellent
“The school’s aim is to create a happy, exciting and supportive environment where learning is the priority and young people are inspired to achieve their best in all aspects of school life … Pupil are self-motivated and productive when working independently … Pupils are extremely articulate and express themselves with confidence. Pupils consistently perform to a notably high level in an exceptionally wide range of activities … Pupils respond very positively to opportunities for quiet reflection … There is a strong sense of community in the school, particularly in the boarding houses.” There was a regulatory compliance visit in 2022.
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About the school

  • Founded in 1532, Stamford School was attended by Elizabeth I’s chief adviser, Lord Burghley. It became co-educational in 2023 and says its academic focus is on “thinking and communicating creatively”.
  • Extracurricular activities range from photography and cooking to the cadets and debating, while the outdoor learning provision is extensive, allowing pupils to join a bushcraft club and take camping trips. 
  • Btecs are offered in several subjects, as well as the Extended Project Qualification.
  • The school provides more than £2 million of financial support and life-changing bursaries are available for talented students whose families otherwise would not be able to afford the fees.
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