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Stonyhurst College

Other independent school · BB7 9PZ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#286 of 2,536

Better than 88% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils680
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr William Doherty
Local authorityLancashire
Opened01 Jan 1946
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 119817.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLancashireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.27.745.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%43.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%59.1%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 495--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolLancashireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.42.25, better than England, better than Lancashire36.4635
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels40.89, better than England, better than Lancashire36.7435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better24.4%, better than England, better than Lancashire16.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.68, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study93--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils680
Girls303
Boys377
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.217
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.54.6%
Higher education41.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.9.2%
Employment4.2%
Apprenticeship2.5%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Stonyhurst College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimarySt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst GreenVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Stonyhurst College

How does Stonyhurst College rank in England?

Stonyhurst College ranks 286 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 88% of schools).

What are Stonyhurst College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Stonyhurst College was B+, and 24.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Stonyhurst College?

Stonyhurst College has 680 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does Stonyhurst College have a sixth form?

Yes, Stonyhurst College teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.