School Information
Lancing College is a boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 13-18. It
is set high on the South Downs overlooking the sea, is six miles from the city
of Brighton and Hove and is well located for those travelling from overseas.
Escorted transport is available from international airports at the start and
finish of each term. A minibus service also operates to local stations with
direct connections to London, which is about 75 minutes away.
Lancing College has been judged ‘excellent’ across the board in a recent
ISI Report. The report highlights the fact that pupils’ highly developed study
skills provide a secure base to support their outstanding academic and other
achievements. Their excellent attitudes to their studies are exemplified by
high levels of initiative and independence in their learning. Inspectors also
remark: ‘Pupils have a very well-developed sense of self-esteem and are
confident about their place in the society and in the wider world.’
Facilities
The College possesses some of the most striking buildings of any school
in the country. It is based around two main quadrangles, with most of the
new facilities adjoining. The whole campus runs to several hundred acres
with magnificent playing fields. The inspirational and spacious art school
provides large studios, a library, lecture theatre and a photography suite.
Adjacent to this the lightflooded, open-plan design technology department
presents a stimulating environment within which to explore and create. A
complete refurbishment of all boarding accommodation was finished in
2016. A new equestrian centre with stabling for 20 horses opened in 2017.
Boarding
In the rapidly changing world of education Lancing’s boarding ethos
remains strong and it continues to attract a good number of boarding
pupils both locally and from a range of different countries. Boarders make
up two-thirds of the numbers in the school. Lancing has a flexible boarding
structure and welcomes full boarders; day pupils are fully integrated into
the life of the College.
Curriculum and extracurricular activities
Lancing is proudly an academic school and always set the bar high. DfE
data demonstrates that, at Lancing, students are more likely to achieve
their potential than at comparable schools across the country, the key
educational measure of ‘value-added’ achievement. Lancing really does
help take a pupil beyond their own expectations. Leavers go on to study
a wide range of courses from medicine to architecture at prestigious
universities. A number apply to drama colleges, music conservatoires and
art schools, reflecting Lancing’s belief in a broad and balanced curriculum.
The College is proud of the huge range of activities available to its
students, and offers exceptional opportunities for music, creativity, drama,
debating, technology, and community service. Traditionally a football
school, there is a wide range of sports – from fencing to Fives, badminton
to ballet – and all pupils are encouraged to participate at their own level.
Lancing is well known for its friendly atmosphere, and relations between
staff and pupils are excellent.
Methods of entry
Entry is at 13+ and 16+. The College hosts small group and personal
visits throughout the year, please contact our Admissions Office for
more information.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Student Profile
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address Lancing
- Zip/Postal Code BN15 0RW
- Phone: +44 (0)1273 465805
- Fax: +44 (0)1273 464720
- Email: admissions@lancing.org.uk
- Website: www.lancingcollege.co.uk
News
Lancing pupils receive Oxbridge offers
Nine students at Lancing College have received offers to study at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, including two prestigious choral scholarships to Merton and Keble Colleges, Oxford. This achievement reinforces Lancing’s year-in-year-out success in preparing students for the most competitive, academically rigorous demands of Oxbridge entrance. The College boats an outstanding depth of talent in the
Lancing College students achieve strong A-level results
In the third year of the reformed A-levels and in a context of a nationally challenging picture, Lancing College has reported another strong set of results and success for many pupils. Thirteen of this year’s Upper Sixth scored a clean sweep of all A-levels at A grade or better, and 82 candidates scored two or
Another year of excellent GCSE results from Lancing College pupils
Following a strong performance in A Level results last week, pupils at Lancing College can celebrate a successful achievement in their GCSEs. 2018 has seen Lancing students take the revised 9-1 graded GCSE examinations in a wide range of subjects. Considerable success has been achieved with nearly 20% of grades awarded at the coveted Grade
Lancing College students achieve strong A-level results
In the first year of the reformed – and more challenging – vast majority of A Level subjects, Lancing College is delighted to report another very strong round of results: 55% of all examinations at A grade or better and 76% at A*- B grade 25% of the Upper Sixth cohort of students achieved a
Lancing College enjoys hockey success
Two pupils and a teacher at Lancing College have recently enjoyed regional hockey success. Sixth Formers Mabel Woodley and Michael Laurent have been recognised and commended for their performances for Brighton and Hove Hockey Club (BHHC). Michael was named as the Men’s Young Player of the Season and said: “I’m extremely grateful for the award
Lancing College hosts BBC Radio programmes
Lancing College Chapel has recently hosted two BBC Radio broadcasts. The venue welcomed BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship programme last month and last week’s BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong broadcast. Sunday Worship was led by celebrant Fr Richard Harrison, the college’s chaplain, with the choir of Lancing College Chapel singing a setting of the Mass
Lancing Pupil Wins BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year 2017
Lancing College is delighted to announce that Raphael (Rafi) Bellamy Plaice has just been awarded BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year 2017 (boys) in this year’s competition which was held at the BBC Philharmonic Studios at MediaCityUK in Salford. Currently in the Third Form at Lancing, Rafi was one of eight finalists who
Another Year of Excellent GCSE Results from Lancing College Pupils
Following a strong performance in A Level results last week, pupils at Lancing College can celebrate a successful achievement in their GCSEs with 81% of exams taken scoring A* to B. Other highlights include: 57% of GSCEs taken scored A* to A and nearly 1/3 of grades were achieved at A* 72% of pupils scored
Lancing College awarded excellent in Education Quality Inspection
Lancing College has been judged excellent across the board in its recent Education Quality Inspection. This process investigates the quality of academic and other achievements as well as the quality of pupils’ personal development. The published report highlights the fact that “pupils’ highly developed study skills provide a secure base to support their outstanding academic
Lancing College Oxbridge Offers 2017
Lancing College Sixth Form students have secured six highly prized offers to study at Oxford and Cambridge, achieving first class success across a range of the most competitive subjects. From the humanities to the sciences, students of exceptional talent have once again underlined Lancing’s reputation for year-on-year Oxbridge achievement, grounded in the College’s excellence of
Lancing College Drama Department presented a sumptuous production of Coram Boy – a tale of foundlings, angels, murder and music
The Lancing College production of Coram Boy, which has just taken place, was directed by Matt Smith, Head of Drama, with musical adaptations by Neil Cox, Director of Chapel Music at the school. This ambitious enterprise played to a packed house each night. It was most enthusiastically received, with highly professional performances across the board.
Lancing College welcomes new Provost, Rt Reverend, Jonathan Meyrick, Bishop of Lynn
Lancing College is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rt Reverend Jonathan Meyrick as its new Provost. Educated at Lancing, Bishop Jonathan is currently Bishop of Lynn and will take up his new position in addition to his current responsibilities in the Diocese of Norwich. Bishop Jonathan will also act as Provost for Hurstpierpoint
LANCING COLLEGE A LEVEL RESULTS 2016
Pupils from Lancing College have performed extremely well in the 2016 A Levels, with 22% scoring A* and 77.2% A* to B. • 53% of pupils secured grades of A* or A • All five offers of places at Oxford and Cambridge have been successful • Average UCAS Score 385, which is in excess of
James Chan, Lancing College music scholar winner in the prestigious BBC Proms Inspire Competition 2016
His composition will be performed at the BBC Proms and broadcast on Radio 3 James receives a BBC Commission for a high profile performance James Chan, aged 18, has been praised as one of the nation’s brightest young composers. He entered the prestigious BBC Proms Inspire Competition, in the Senior Category for 17-18 year olds.
Prestigious Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2016
The impressive etching, Three Women on the Tube, by Hermione Shaw, an Upper Sixth Pupil at Lancing College, has been selected for this year’s Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition. This is a real accolade, as this exhibition is the world’s largest open submission show, with 12,000 entries, and the Hanging Committee includes leading Royal
Students from Lancing and Detmold: friends for 45 years
This year, Lancing College celebrates the 45th anniversary of its German exchange. The long tradition started in 1970 with two school masters when Michael Power, a German teacher from Lancing, spent a term teaching at the Gymnasium Leopoldinum in Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia. In return, Peter Jentsch joined the Common Room at Lancing and the idea
Lancing Colleges introduces two new ventures in music
Lancing College Opera Project: an exceptional opportunity for young singers at the school “I imagine a future of emerging young singers recalling their first opportunities to sing opera as part of the Lancing College Opera Project. There really aren’t many schools where such a development could happen.” – Director of Music, Dr Ian Morgan-Williams The standard
Lancing College GCSE results 2015
Another year of academic successes at GCSE for Lancing College. Head Master, Dominic Oliver, is delighted with this year’s results: “Bravo to all those who took GCSEs at Lancing College this year and to the teachers who so capably guided them. When I joined Lancing in September 2014 I was hugely impressed with the range and
Lancing College A Level Results 2015
Lancing’s excellent A Level results span a diverse range of subjects. These further reinforce the College’s strong reputation for consistently high academic achievement, year-on-year at A Level. Head Master, Mr Dominic Oliver, comments: All of us at Lancing are delighted with these results, which are excellent across the board. The hard work and dedication of
Lancing College Cricketer Plays for England Under 19 Squad
Mason Crane, Lancing Sixth Form cricketer, plays with the England Under 19 Squad. Lancing College has an excellent record on the cricket field, with outstanding facilities in a spectacular setting. The latest success is Mason Crane, who took part in the England Development Programme, training camps run by the England and Wales Cricket Board, and
Lancing College Alumunus Meets Sir Tim Rice
Sir Tim Rice meets fellow Lancing alumnus to record “memorable broadcast” for BBC Radio 3 Sir Tim Rice OL, one of the foremost lyricists of his generation, will be interviewed for Private Passions on BBC Radio 3 on Sunday 3 May at noon. The three time Oscar winner will talk about the music that inspired
Lancing College Evelyn Waugh Lecture 2015
A very stimulating evening with Charles Moore: On writing the biography of Margaret Thatcher Charles Moore was this year’s speaker at an outstanding Lancing College Evelyn Waugh lecture . Mr Moore, who is Margaret Thatcher’s official biographer, is also a former editor of the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph and the Spectator. He gave a fascinating talk
Lancing College students enjoy a stimulating and thought-provoking debate with Professor A C Grayling
Lancing College was delighted to welcome the renowned philosopher Professor A C Grayling to deliver the Head Master’s Lecture entitled ‘Why Study the Humanities?’. With great erudition and wit, he addressed a packed audience of enthusiastic students, staff and parents, and followed this with a stimulating and thought-provoking debate. Professor Grayling challenged those gathered to
Lancing College to host talk with Professor A C Grayling
Professor Grayling has been much in the news recently with his call for a formal Philosophy GCSE qualification in the curriculum. He accepted the invitation of Lancing College’s Head Master, Dominic Oliver, to speak about the study of philosophy in education and the importance of studying the humanities at university. Lancing College is the senior
Lancing College’s response to Department of Education League Tables
“Today’s publication of government league tables leaves Lancing College confident that our position as a leading innovator in outstanding education endures beyond the whims of ever-shifting and confusing statistical measures. Lancing proudly offers the IGCSE curriculum in many of its leading subjects, particularly in English, Mathematics and the sciences as these subjects offer a highly
Lancing College Welcomes Steuart Bedford
Lancing College welcomes distinguished conductor Steuart Bedford OL to present its next Head Master’s Lecture Tuesday 18 November, 7.30pm, Great School, Lancing College A special occasion, which is open to the public Steuart Bedford is recognised as one of the leading Benjamin Britten experts and collaborated closely with the composer. He has conducted Britten’s operas in leading
Lancing College Presents A Celebrity Concert
Featuring Guy Johnston (cello) and Simon Lane (piano) Tuesday 4 November, 7.45 pm Great School Tickets available in advance from the Music Secretary (01273 465968; baa@lancing.org.uk) Tickets are also available at the door on the evening: £15/£12 concessions Guy Johnston, a Classical Brit award winner and former BBC Young Musician of the Year, is one
Lancing College Welcomes Cambridge Footlights
Benedict Pope, OL, President of Cambridge Footlights brings The Footlights to Lancing College, with their show, Real Feelings Tuesday 30 September Part of Shoreham Wordfest, (19 September – 12 October) As President of the Cambridge Footlights, Benedict Pope stands at the head of a long line of illustrious predecessors: Sue Perkins, Richard Ayoade, Tony Slattery, Hugh
Lancing College’s GCSE Results
Another year of GCSE successes at Lancing College A breakdown of the results are as follows: 27% of GCSEs taken were awarded the A* grade 54% of GCSEs taken were awarded A* or A 77.6% of GCSEs taken were awarded A*-B 19% of candidates achieved a ‘clean sweep’ of A* and A grades This
Lancing College’s A Level Results
Another Year Of Outstanding A Level Results At Lancing College These are excellent examination results which further reinforce Lancing’s strong reputation for consistently high academic achievement, year-on-year at A Level. Over half of this year’s candidates achieved A*s or As. Nearly one fifth of A Levels taken were graded A*. One candidate gained a clean
Lancing College Welcomes Ofqual Chief, Amanda Spielman
There has been much speculation in the press about forthcoming changes to A Level teaching. The aim has been to re-design the assessment of 16-18 year olds, to begin in September 2015 with the Sciences being one of the first subject areas to negotiate the new system. Lancing College was delighted to welcome Amanda Spielman,
Lancing College Open Farm Sunday: Another Outstanding Success
“Yet again, Open Farm Sunday was an enormously successful afternoon. About 600 people attended, a record number, and double the amount of visitors who came last year. We completely sold out of sausages from the barbecue, which were made from Lancing College pork.” Open Farm Sunday is an opportunity for members of the public
Lancing College Honour Five Battle Of Britain Pilots
This exceptional day will commemorate five outstanding airmen, who were pupils at Lancing College SPITFIRE FLYPAST in memory of Jeffrey Quill, the great test pilot who earned the title ‘Mr Spitfire’ The order of events on Saturday 14 June 2014 are as follows: 11.00am: Service of commemoration, conducted by Fr Richard Harrison, in the magnificent
Lancing College Open Farm Sunday
Lancing College is one of the few schools with a working farm on its estate, and is possibly unique in teaching conservation. Jon Hutcheon, Farm Manager, is a successful farmer in his own right, with extensive experience of country pursuits. Lancing College Farm is set on 70 acres of the 500 acre Lancing estate in
Lancing College Hosts Sixth Form Art Exhibition
Lancing College has an exceptional Art Department, which has an impressive record of producing students who become designers, photographers, architects, art historians and painters. As well as learning traditional skills, such as drawing, the opportunities are wide-ranging: individual pupils are able to undertake creative activities such as set painting, magazine illustration, printmaking, fashion design, ceramic
Lancing College Present Dance by Design
Dance by Design is an annual dance showcase and choreographic award held in Lancing’s Theatre and presents the talents of all the dance students in the form of a competition. This year, the choreography and performances were of an exceptionally high standard and were adjudicated by Nicola Miles. The evening was compèred by Lancing College
Lancing College Evelyn Waugh Lecture 2014: ‘The Drain Brain’, By Sir Peter Bazalgette
Sir Peter Bazalgette was appointed Chair of the Arts Council England in 2012, following his distinguished, high profile career as a television producer and executive. Sir Peter has been Chair of English National Opera, a Non-Executive Director of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Deputy Chairman of the National Film and Television School.
Lancing College: The End of the Beginning
To celebrate the end of the hugely successful first year of Theatre Royal Brighton Young Writers, in association with New Writing South, The End of the Beginning was a series of mini plays inspired by, and presented in, different locations around the theatre. They were performed by established actors to an enthusiastic audience. Three of
Lancing College Preparatory School Appoints Mrs Heather Beeby as New Headteacher
The Governing Body of Lancing College is delighted to announce that Mrs Heather Beeby has been appointed Head of Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing. Heather Beeby will take up her post on 1 September 2014, and will bring a wealth of experience to the school at the outset of an exciting new chapter in
Lancing College appoints Dominic Oliver as New Head Master
Jonathan Gillespie, Head Master of Lancing College, is leaving the school at the end of the summer term, after eight outstanding years of leadership. During his tenure, pupils at Lancing have obtained excellent academic results, whilst opportunities to fulfil their potential beyond the classroom have also been enhanced. The school has expanded its facilities in
Lancing College Takes Over Preparatory School at Worthing
Lancing College takes over its second preparatory school ! From 2014, Lancing College will be offering further opportunities to children from 2-13 years of age when it takes over the former Broadwater Manor School, a well-established school with excellent facilities. Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing will offer an environment where every child’s potential will
Lancing Creates New Cricket Scholarship!
The Peter Robinson Cricket Scholarship For an outstanding young cricketer at county level or above Closing date for applications: Friday 7 February 2014 Open to all boys and girls, from any school, with cricketing potential. The first scholarship is available for Year 9 entry into Lancing College in September 2014. Lancing College has an excellent
Lancing College Celebrates a Unique Centenary
The longest established cross country run Throughout its history, pupils at Lancing College have excelled at sport, as well as in academic subjects. The College has always understood the importance of nurturing healthy bodies, alongside educating minds for the future. Lancing College is set in the South Downs, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural
Lancing College: Another Year of Outstanding A Level Results
Lancing College has once agan acheived excellent examination results which further reinforce Lancing’s strong reputation for consistent high achievement, year-on-year, and very strong value-added at A Level: • 36 candidates (31.3%) achieved at least 3 A grades. 20 candidates achieved at least 4 As, and 6 achieved at least 5 As. • 43 candidates (37.4%)
Lancing College commemorates the centenary of BISHOP TREVOR HUDDLESTON CR with Huddleston Lecture and Centenary Service
Lancing College recently celebrated the life and legacy of one of its most distinguished alumni, Bishop Trevor Huddleston CR. THE HUDDLESTON CENTENARY LECTURE for pupils, parents and staff, featured talks by Chris Lubbe, originally from Durban, South Africa, where he spent most of his life involved in the struggle against apartheid, and Fr Nicolas Stebbing,
LANCING COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL ANNOUNCES OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS
Lancing College Prep has the enviable reputation of succeeding as a splendid academic school, without becoming an academic hot-house. Each pupil can take full advantage of a wide range of subjects and also exciting activities, beyond the curriculum, that make for a rounded education enabling all the children to fulfil their potential. This year’s academic
LANCING COLLEGE OPEN FARM SUNDAY
Sunday 9 June, 11am – 4pm A very special farm, linked to education and promoting rural activity, in a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Make a day of your visit with family and friends • Meet the farm manager, Jon Hutcheon • Tour the farm • Feed the animals • Learn about rearing livestock,
LANCING COLLEGE REMEMBERS BRIDESHEAD REVISITED WITH TWO OF ITS CREATORS
Lancing College has an enviable reputation for its lectures and debates. Its distinguished alumni include Evelyn Waugh, David Hare and Christopher Hampton; and the students’ debating society is one of the most active and exciting in the country. The College holds an annual Evelyn Waugh Lecture and Dinner to thank all members of the Lancing
Darcey Ridgway-Brown from Lancing College competes in prestigious regional final of the national TeenStar competition
Darcey Ridgway-Brown, aged 14 years is in the Fourth Form at Lancing College, where she is being given great opportunities to develop her musical talent. Alongside her academic studies, she sings with a rock band at school and has performed in a number of school concerts. Last year she won a solo singing category in
Lancing College pupil competes in prestigious national TeenStar competition
Darcey Ridgway-Brown, aged 14 years is in the Fourth Form at Lancing College, where she is being given great opportunities to develop her musical talent. Alongside her academic studies, she sings with a rock band at school and has performed in a number of school concerts. Last year she won a solo singing category in
Lancing College have a visit from award-winning Lawson trio and get a master class
Lancing College is famous for its outstanding music department. Its student orchestras perform in major national and international venues and a number of pupils continue their music education at Oxford, Cambridge and the leading conservatoires. Lancing students are also privileged to hear, and learn from, top musicians who come to give concerts at the school.
Lancing College welcomes Hugh Dennis to film footage for his new series
Presenter/ comedian Hugh Dennis, and a BBC production crew, visited Lancing College and Lancing College Chapel for an entire day to film footage for his new series, ‘The Great British Countryside’. The four episodes of his series each focus on the landscapes of different areas of Britain: the South Downs, Yorkshire, Devon & Cornwall and
Sir Tim Rice and Lancings Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, the evergreen hit musical that has delighted several generations, has been performed in the stunning ambiance of Lancing College Chapel, to great acclaim. Sir Tim Rice, its librettist, and a former pupil of the College, created the ‘Joseph phenomenon’ together with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Sir Tim was guest
LANCING COLLEGE CHAPEL
LANCING COLLEGE CHAPEL: laying of foundation stone for west end Saturday 17 September 2011 The final phase in the completion of this iconic building on the South Downs (143 years after building commenced) Lancing College Chapel, one of the most impressive landmarks in Sussex, high on the South Downs, is a magnificent neo-Gothic Grade I
David Hare OL at Lancing College
David Hare OL, and the company of ‘South Downs’, photographed at Lancing College. ‘South Downs’ is David Hare’s new one-act play, which will premiere at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester, and will run from 2 September – 8 October. David Hare, one of our most respected playwrights, was a pupil at Lancing College in the 1960s.
The Musicians of Lancing College and The Big Chris Barber Band present A Celebration of Light Music
Venue: Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Time and Date: 7.30pm, Friday 6th May This is a very special event. Some of the country’s best young student musicians from Lancing College will be playing alongside the seasoned professionals of the famous Big Chris Barber Band. This really exciting challenge, and wonderful opportunity, must rank high on any young
It’s Official, Lancing is Outstanding – Again!
An exceptional Ofsted boarding report Yet again Ofsted has confirmed what everyone at Lancing College already knows – that the boarding provision at the College is outstanding. Their latest report, published in January 2011, states “The overall quality rating is outstanding…..The school ethos fully embraces boarding, which is seen as a vital and vibrant element
William Rowland, Lancing Music Scholar and Composer,aged 14
William Rowland is one of the youngest music scholars at Lancing College. Before he came to Lancing, he was a chorister at Westminster Abbey, and wrote his anthem Give me, Lord, a full faith, to words written by Sir Thomas More on the eve of his execution in 1535. William entered his piece for the
Lancing College student named Young Chorister of the Year
At the Grand Final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year 2010, which took place in St Paul’s Cathedral on 29 October, Lancing College sixth-former Ella Taylor was named as one of two young choristers (one girl and one boy) to win this prestigious prize. Thirteen-year-old Liam Jones, who sings at Durham
10 years of girls at Lancing College
Lancing College celebrates 10 years of girls throughout the school This September, it is ten years since the first girls joined Year 9, the most junior class of Lancing College, to complete their entire senior school education here. These thirteen year olds were a positive, cheerful, inquisitive bunch, full of energy, very noisy – and