Senior School Admissions

We can’t wait to welcome you here at Rossall. Joining the school is a seamless and welcome experience supported by our wonderful admissions team who are here to guide you and your family every step of the way. Students will experience a smooth transition into our community and Rossall will start to feel like home in no time! Whether you visit us in person, navigate our virtual tour or reach out to our admissions team for personalised support, we provide a straightforward and stress-free process.

80 % of Rossall graduates in 2024 went on to study at Top 20 or Russell Group Universities.

Our international students come from over 50 countries, which helps develop a truly global mindset and opportunity to make friends both in the UK and all over the world.

As one of the original boarding schools in the UK, Rossall boasts over 180 years of history and heritage providing all students with a true boarding experience.

Visitors to Rossall score the warmth and friendliness of the Rossall community as 9.88/10, creating a supportive and welcoming environment to all overseas students.

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View Our Prospectus

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Step 1 - Enquiry

If you want to know more about Rossall and are interested in your child attending then start a conversation with us. Our Headmaster, Mr Jeremy Quartermain, and the Admissions Team would be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

Enquire now.
Step 2 - Complete a Registration Form

Once you are sure that you would like your child to attend Rossall School, the next step would be to complete a Registration Form.
A copy of your child’s passport is required to complete the registration form.
You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of £120 (per UK pupil) or £250 (per International pupil) either at this stage or upon acceptance of an offer.
We also require the last two school reports from your child’s (children’s) previous school.

Complete a registration form here.
Step 3 - Book a Visit

Booking a visit with us is the perfect next step. The ideal way to see our Senior School, and meet our staff is to attend one of our Open Days or enjoy a personalised individual visit.
We would love the opportunity to welcome you to Rossall School so that you can have a good look around, get to know us and see why we may well be the perfect fit for your child or children.
Book you place on an Open Day now.

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Step 4 - Assessments & scholarships

All pupils entering Year 7 and Year 9 will be required to sit the Rossall School Entrance Examination which comprises written tests in the following subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
For entry into Year 7 and Year 9, we offer a variety of scholarships.
Scholarships are awards based on merit/excellence in the fields of academics, sport, music, art and performing arts/drama. Scholarships are reviewed annually in light of a pupil’s achievement, effort, attitude and behaviour.
Scholarship application deadlines occur at the end of the Michaelmas Term the year preceding entry.
Families will be notified if an award is forthcoming soon after all the assessments and interviews have been completed.
Visit our scholarships page for more information.
Pupils entering Years 8 and 10 will be required to sit placement tests in English and Mathematics.
All pupils applying for Rossall School will be required to have an interview with the Headmaster and provide a handwritten personal statement of no longer than 2-sides of A4.

Scholarships Page
Step 5 - Enjoy a taster day

So you have had a visit, you have met key staff, but want to know more? A taster day gives your child the opportunity to see what they think of Rossall. If you would like to book a taster day (this does not incur any additional cost), then please contact our Admissions Team.

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Step 6 - Offer & acceptance of a place

Providing we have the space and capacity to accept your child, we will let you know as soon as possible if your child has been successful.
Upon confirmation of acceptance – this includes a deposit of either £1,000 (UK pupil) or £6,000 (Overseas pupils), we will send you a welcome pack which will have all the information you require, from the shape of the day, to what uniform you need to purchase. There will also be a number of forms that you will need to complete and send back to us.