About the school
St Bees School asks applicants to complete a registration form, submit their latest two years of school reports, and complete a Maths and an English test. The site also states fees for Years 7 to 13 and gives the school address as Wood Lane, St Bees, Cumbria CA27 0DS.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 7-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Registration Fee for all applicants: £120. UK Students Years 7–8 Day £6,600 per term / £19,800 per year; Weekly Boarder £9,165 per term / £27,495 per year; Full Boarder £11,330 per term / £33,990 per year. Years 9–13 Day £7,600 per term / £22,800 per year; Weekly Boarder £11,000 per term / £33,000 p |
📅 Open days: "Every day is an open day"; families can email admissions@stbeesschool.co.uk to arrange a personal tour. The Sixth Form page also says every day is an Open Day and recommends Sixth Form applications by the end of February.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English |
📄 Free St Bees School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The fees page states "Significant discounts available for local families." |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The school says families can apply by completing the appropriate registration form, submitting the latest two years of school reports, and completing a Maths and an English test. It also says 'every day is an open day' and families can email admissions to arrange a personal tour.
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