- Location
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 0–18
- Attendance
- Day school
About Scarisbrick Hall School
Schoolscout directory record ·
Scarisbrick Hall School offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where students can flourish academically and personally. With a rich history and a c...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Scarisbrick Hall School was founded in 1964 in Scarisbrick Hall, a Grade I listed Victorian Gothic country house in West Lancashire, just inland of Southport. Scarisbrick Hall is one of the most architecturally significant Victorian country houses in England — the house was extensively rebuilt in the 1830s and 40s by the great Gothic Revival architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (the architect who designed the interior of the Palace of Westminster, including the House of Lords, the House of Commons and the clock tower of Big Ben). Pugin's Scarisbrick is widely regarded as one of his masterpieces of domestic Gothic architecture, and the house's vast clock tower (built by Pugin's son Edward) dominates the West Lancashire skyline.
The school was founded in 1964 by a Christian-evangelical educational charity who acquired the lease on the Pugin house and converted it into a co-educational independent school. The Headmaster is Andrew Hammond. The school today educates around 890 pupils ages 3-18 across an integrated Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior School. The school is a member of the Independent Schools Association and is inspected by the ISI. The school operates with a Christian-evangelical ethos but is non-denominational in admissions.
The school's academic profile is mid-tier North-West independent — solid A-Level results, broad-access tuition fees, and a strong family/local-community ethos. The school's most significant distinguishing feature is the campus itself: studying within and around Pugin's Gothic Revival masterpiece produces a remarkable architectural and historic-environment learning experience. The school operates a substantial bursary programme intended to provide educational access for West Lancashire families regardless of family means.
Additional source record ·
School Headmaster - BMus (Hons), Grad. RNCM, PGCE, QTS, MA, Member of the Independent Schools Association
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1964 — 62-year history
- Set in Scarisbrick Hall (Grade I listed Victorian Gothic country house by Augustus Pugin)
- Co-educational ages 3-18 with ≈890 pupils
- ISA member
- Christian-evangelical foundation; non-denominational practice
- Substantial bursary programme
- 890-pupil community
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 0–18
- Attendance
- Day school
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Religious ethos
- None listed in this source
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Theology
- Music
- Sport (rugby, cricket)
- Drama
Listed memberships and accreditations
- ISA (Independent Schools Association)
- Christian Schools Trust
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Oxbridge
- Russell Group (Liverpool, Manchester, Lancaster)
- Medical schools
- Theological colleges
Alumni notes
- Old Scarisbrick pupils active in North-West professions and Christian ministry
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Andrew Hammond (Headmaster)
- Founded
- 1964
- Religious ethos
- Christian (evangelical foundation)
- Campus setting
- Rural
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Additional source record ·
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options not indicated in this record; availability unconfirmed.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 890
- Boys
- 465 · 52.25%
- Girls
- 425 · 47.75%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 174 · 19.55%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 10 · 1.12%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
A-Level results
- Results year
- 2025
- Progress score
- -0.09 (Average)
- Average grade
- C+
- AAB percentage
- 21.40%
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Tuition and costs
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| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £4,088.4 – £5,869.2 |
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What type of school is Scarisbrick Hall School?
Scarisbrick Hall School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 0 to 18, located in Lancashire. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
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What are the fees at Scarisbrick Hall School?
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Fees at Scarisbrick Hall School are approximately £4,088–£5,869 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included.
Is Scarisbrick Hall School a day or boarding school?
Scarisbrick Hall School offers day options. Where boarding is available, this may include full, weekly or flexi arrangements.
Is Scarisbrick Hall School selective?
Admissions to Scarisbrick Hall School may include assessments and interviews where applicable.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Southport Road, Ormskirk
- County
- Lancashire
- Region
- North West
- Postcode
- L40 9RQ
- Country
- United Kingdom
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