In a shining example of naval tradition and esprit de corps, Rossall School’s CCF Royal Navy Section proudly hosted its first Mess Dinner on Thursday, 19th June. An evening that celebrated the cadets for their year dedicated to the customs, discipline, and fellowship at the heart of the Senior Service.

The importance of resilience in education... and elsewhere!

Resilience has become one of the most valuable attributes that schools can nurture in young people. In a world characterised by rapid change, uncertainty, and challenge, the ability to recover from setbacks, embrace feedback, and persevere is central to success both within and beyond the classroom. At Rossall, our ethos of shaping lives and inspiring excellence is underpinned by….

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from our school community, Mr Matt Hall has qualified for the UCI Gravel Cycling World Championships in the Netherlands this October!

Rossall pupils continue to impress as year on year results go from strength to strength - we once again celebrate our best ever 7 - 9 or A*/A rate from public examinations, which this year stands at 43%. Additionally, well over a quarter of entries achieved a grade 8 or 9 - the equivalent of an A*.

Our Year 12 students have recently returned from an unforgettable journey to Ghana an experience filled with adventure, learning, and connection.

We are delighted to announce that booking is now open for our upcoming Whole School Open Morning this October at Rossall.

This morning it was time for those students who have spent the last two years studying for A levels and/or BTEC qualifications at Rossall School to celebrate their successes. Indeed:

• Across all qualifications, just under half of all grades awarded to Rossall students this summer were A* or A

• 70% of A-Level / BTEC grades were A* - B

• 42% of A-Level / BTEC grades were A* or A

• In terms of UCAS points, over 60% of the Upper Sixth Form cohort at Rossall have come away from their examinations with the equivalent of AAB (at A Level) or above.

The final day of camp saw Rossall’s cadets split into two teams as they took on a series of six exciting and challenging activities—each designed to test their teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills under pressure.

The day began with a focused morning session dedicated to teaching our cadets how to operate effectively as a section in urban environments. Working in teams, they learned the fundamentals of clearing buildings, room entry techniques, movement through confined spaces, and how to communicate silently and efficiently within their teams. The training also covered how to secure a small village by systematically sweeping through streets, checking potential threats, and holding ground once cleared.

This week saw an exciting milestone for many of our cadets as they experienced live shooting on the outdoor Electronic Target Range (ETR) for the very first time. Under the guidance of our experienced instructors, cadets had the opportunity to apply their marksmanship skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Rossall’s Combined Cadet Force enjoyed an unforgettable day of water-based adventure training at the iconic Liverpool Albert Docks, and what better way to beat the heat?

Day 1 of Army Camp kicked off with a bang, literally, as Rossall CCF cadets dove into an action-packed day of fieldcraft training like no other. Under the expert guidance of two highly experienced instructors from the North West Cadet Training Team, cadets learned how to engage a simulated enemy in the field.

With a 100% pass rate and an average point score of 36, significantly above both UK and global averages, Rossallians are now heading off to pursue a diverse range of exciting pathways, including some of the most competitive university courses in the UK and internationally.

Dear All,

As the academic year is now drawing to a definitive close, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to all Rossallians and their families. Rossall is a truly outstanding community of which I have been immeasurably proud to have been a member.  Thank you so much for the incredible kindness and friendliness that has been extended towards the Quartermain family over the years. We will miss the Fylde Coast enormously but I know that the connections that we have made here, and the friendships that have evolved, will endure long into the future. 

“May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand."

It was a special day for the chapel today as next year’s Year 7’s embarked on a treasure hunt through the building. What started tentatively - and with a slight air of apprehension and genuine awe - quickly turned into an avid competition to find stories in windows, names on honours-boards and the name of the handsome wooden man standing on a dragon in Memorial Chapel…..(It turned out to be St George)

The more time you spend in our beautiful chapel, the more detail you discover: almost every window shows a different character from the Bible, every plaque is a memory of a Rossallian’s life, every little wooden creature makes you realise just how special a place you are in - and our new Year 7’s certainly discovered every detail, looked into every corner and brought the chapel to life with their enthusiasm and energy.

Today, our chapel felt like a refuge from the warm air in all the other school buildings. While we usually struggle with the temperatures in this beautiful old building (and have at times seen our own breath because it was that cold), they were a blessing today. A refreshing and cool place of calm - our refuge for body and mind before heading into this afternoon’s rather warm classes. 

Over the past 18 months, Rossall School’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) has been working closely with local Army Cadet Force (ACF) detachments in a unique collaboration that’s already delivering impressive results.

Each week, Rossall CCF welcomes ACF cadets from Wingate Company into its facilities, giving them access to advanced training resources such as L98 rifles, a DCCT simulator, and an air rifle range—equipment not typically available during standard ACF parade nights.

Leading the initiative is Captain Dave Lindsay, Rossall’s School Staff Instructor and a former ACF instructor and detachment commander. His insight and experience have played a vital role in making the partnership a success.

Confirmations are a really important thing.You need to confirm event bookings and concert venues, table reservations and business transactions, hotels and your holiday return flight.

This Sunday afternoon, eight of our current students and one who has left us only a couple of years ago are going to confirm their faith! 

This weekend is Prize Day! 

It is a day full of celebration and recognition of the huge amount of work that students have done over the last year, key stages or even their entire school-career.

It is - for many of our oldest students - the end of an ‘era’ at Rossall School. And it is, invariably, a time for the odd tear between the cheers and hugs and celebrations.