Press Coverage & Awards

Stonyhurst enjoys a position as the UK's leading Catholic boarding school. Read the links below to read our latest reviews, reports and press coverage.

Reviews & Reports

 

ISI Reports

The school’s Jesuit values and teachers’ high expectations for how pupils treat each other are consistently reinforced. As a result, pupils build respect for individual differences. The school’s successful implementation of its ethos supports pupils’ development of self-confidence and self-esteem.

ISI Inspection Report 2026

The Good Schools Guide - Stonyhurst College

An outward looking and inclusive Catholic boarding school where students are encouraged to become their best selves, give back to the world and aspire to great heights academically.

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The Good Schools Guide - St Mary's Hall

In one of the playrooms, there is a fabulous poster of St Ignatius saying: ‘Go forth and set the world on fire’. These children are being emboldened, their intellect and sensibilities refined, to do just that.

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Tatler Schools Guide 2027

Students are encouraged to connect with nature in the 1,000-acre grounds in the Ribble Valley; and rested brains clearly produce impressive results.

Read the Tatler School's Guide 2027 Review

 

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Boys playing croquet at Stonyhurst College
Boys boarding staircase
Pupil running across Stonyhurst fields

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The co-curricular programme promotes pupils’ wellbeing particularly effectively, and is a significant strength of the school.

ISI Inspection Report 2026

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