Chemistry isn’t just something that happens in a lab, it’s all around us, shaping our daily lives. From the toothpaste we use in the morning to the phones in our pockets, chemistry is constantly at work in ways we often take for granted.

At Rossall School, we want our pupils to see these connections. Take a typical morning routine: brushing your teeth? The fluoride in toothpaste……

French and Spanish Sixth Form Day at Manchester Metropolitan University.

What Value Added Means in Food and Nutrition

This week, our students step into Rossall Kitchen for their very first practical lesson. Aprons are tied, chopping boards are set, and the atmosphere is full of excitement as they learn one of the most important foundations of safe cookery: the bridge and claw knife techniques. These essential skills help them chop with confidence and precision, and it’s wonderful to see so many focused faces as they put them into practice for the first time.

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."