St Bees School are celebrating a monumental moment in the school’s new history as they open their doors this September to over a centenary of students.

With a cohort of now 101, St Bees really has shown the county that it has risen from the ashes and is here to stay.

After its closure in 2015, with its story of passion and love for his old school which saw former St Beghian Laurence Gribble come to its rescue in 2018, the school has grown at an astronomical rate - no mean feat given that the covid pandemic closed the world for several years, thwarting international recruitment.

But despite all adversity, St Bees is growing not only in size, but in reputation - with 50 UK students joined by international students from 13 countries; with 51 living on site in the school’s boarding house.

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Head of Marketing and Admissions, Ceara Fisher, said: "As a team, a school, a community and a St Bees family, we are passionate about everything St Bees. We are committed to each and every student and the staff and teachers here are truly exceptional.

"To be part of this growth is humbling and deeply fulfilling and I don’t consider this a job at all… it is a huge honour and a pleasure to be part of something so exciting.”

Headmaster, Robin Silk, said: "We couldn’t be happier at hitting the 100 mark in September. We have some excellent students joining our returning cohort - with some new staff to complete our already excellent teaching team. Things will continue to grow - and we embrace the challenge ahead."

Students at St Bees school received exceptional A Level and GCSE results this summer.

News and Star: Pupils receive their A Level results Pupils receive their A Level results (Image: St Bees School)

With only six students in Year 13 last year, the results are promising for the future of the school.

Former year 13 student, Whitney, achieved a great set of results - A* A AA, and is going on read Biomedical Sciences at King’s College London, University of London.

The school say that they offer students the benefits of an international education whilst also being in a small school were students are individually catered for. 

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A spokesperson added: "St Bees School is a unique independent day and boarding school based in West Cumbria, UK. With a history spanning over 430 years, they are open to students from ages 11-18, following a unique Fusion curriculum which merges the best of Western and Eastern educational practices.

"Under the management of world-class education experts, Hong-Kong based Full Circle Education Group, St Bees has recently opened two further campuses in China, solidifying their status as an international network of schools and allowing their students to participate in invaluable global exchange programmes.

"St Bees School is global, unique and revolutionary. With small class sizes ensuring one-to-one mentoring, and a nurturing environment, students excel, love learning and will become the future leaders of tomorrow."