St Bees School is celebrating a milestone moment as more than 100 students are welcomed through the school doors this September.

With a cohort of now 101, St Bees has shown that it has risen from the ashes and is here to stay after re-opening four years ago.

The school has grown at an astronomical rate, with the help of former St Beghian Laurence Gribble - no mean feat given that the coronavirus pandemic thwarted international recruitment.

Despite all adversity, St Bees is stronger than ever and 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.

Ceara Fisher, head of marketing and admissions, 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.”

Robin Silk, headmaster, 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.”

St Bees School is a unique independent day and boarding school. With a history spanning over 430 years, the school is 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 its status as an international network of schools and allowing students to participate in invaluable global exchange programmes.

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