Life at Scarisbrick Hall School goes far beyond an outstanding academic curriculum and supportive learning environment. We believe that the benefits of extracurricular activities should not be underestimated. A rich and varied programme of extracurricular activities is essential to provide young people with the opportunity to excel physically, creatively and socially to grow into well-rounded and confident individuals. Read on to find out how extracurricular activities enrich your child’s curriculum at Scarisbrick Hall. At Scarisbrick Hall School, we are extremely proud of the value added nature of our co-curricular and extracurricular programmes. We are acutely aware of the importance of...

Back in November, our Year 11 students sat their iGCSE papers and last month, they received their results. The grades received were spectacular across the board and we are so proud of our Year 11 cohort for achieving such incredible results. Hard work and strong learning Here at Scarisbrick Hall School we pride ourselves on our high academic standards and the thirst for learning we instil into our students, so we are extremely pleased that the spectacular results received by our students validate this. These results truly reflect the hard work of everybody involved, including staff, students, parents and carers....

Independent learning nurtures intellectual curiosity and creativity, empowering pupils to take an active rather than a passive role in their own education. Academic achievement typically comes as a natural conclusion of acquiring independent learning skills. Here, we explain the importance of structured independent learning for a child’s development. At Scarisbrick Hall School, we aim to nurture independent learning skills that enable our pupils to develop enquiring minds and a genuine thirst for knowledge. Through pupils taking responsibility for their learning, from a place of ‘want’ rather than ‘need’, they gain a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the subjects they encounter...

Scarisbrick Hall School is an award-winning independent day school in Lancashire renowned for its nurturing and progressive school environment. We go above and beyond to provide a holistic learning environment, both inside and outside the classroom, to equip our pupils with all the tools they need to maximise their potential. Here, we give you an insight into just some of the standout features that make our independent school so unique. RIVER learning philosophy As one of the leading independent schools in Lancashire and the UK, we pride ourselves on our unique RIVER learning philosophy. This holistic and progressive approach is...

For some pupils, the transition from Sixth Form to university is a significant leap. Moving from a structured learning environment to a mostly autonomous, independent style of learning can be a shock to the system. But not for pupils at Scarisbrick Hall School’s Sixth Form. Our ‘Pre-University’ experience provides pupils with all the academic, social and developmental tools they need to transition with ease. Sixth Form at Scarisbrick Hall School At Scarisbrick Hall School, our small class sizes and formidable teaching team create an atmosphere that encourages independent learning and freedom of expression. Our focus is not only about helping...

The Global Classroom is a unique charity and global education movement delivered by Scarisbrick Hall Independent School. In partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and supported by UNICEF, The Global Classroom offers incomparable opportunities for Scarisbrick Hall School students as part of our independent curriculum and our commitment to enrichment in the classroom. What is The Global Classroom? The Global Classroom is the largest digital classroom in the world. The charity delivers an exceptional programme of inspiring events addressing the issues and conversations affecting young people today. All of our digital classrooms feature some of the most influential minds...

While many children are watching Disney classics this Christmas, pupils at Scarisbrick Hall School are learning about the art behind the magic with an exclusive Q&A from Michael Woodside of Disney Animation Studios. Michael Woodside, the Disney Animator, joined us on 20th November 2020 for our Global Classroom event, Global Generations. Here, Michael showed us how to make our very own drawing of our favourite snowman, Olaf. Now, Michael joins us once again on Monday 14th December 2020 for an exclusive Q&A session. This is an exciting opportunity for our students to learn more about life as a professional artist...

On Monday 14th December, 60 of our students here at Scarisbrick Hall School had the unique opportunity to virtually meet with students in Pakistan for a live lesson. This live lesson was a fantastic opportunity for our students to understand more about the world around them, whilst meeting 60 students from thousands of miles away. Our students relished the opportunity to discuss the difference between culture, education and so much more, in the UK and Pakistan. Here at Scarisbrick Hall School, we are proud to have a truly global reach. The Global Classroom at Scarisbrick Hall School has previously addressed...