A Cumbrian boarding school is celebrating hitting a cohort milestone of 101 students, which is a first in the school’s new history.
St Bees school has quickly grown in size since it’s sudden closure in 2015 and reopening in 2018, with 50 UK students joined by international students from 13 countries; with 51 living on site in the school’s boarding house.
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.”
The 400-year-old boarding school originally closed in 2015 due to falling pupil numbers, but was saved and reopened thanks to a partnership between a new board of trustees and a Chinese educational group.
The school also celebrated impressive GCSE and A-level results this summer, with 90 per cent of grades at A* to C.
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.”
