Sedbergh School is proud to announce the launch of the Sedbergh Schools Group, a charitable family of schools built on over 500 years of heritage and a shared commitment to delivering outstanding, values-driven education. Rooted in the traditions of Sedbergh School, founded in 1525, the Group brings together a growing network of schools, educational programmes and international partnerships, united by a clear purpose: to protect and strengthen high-quality independent education for the long term.
The Sedbergh Schools Group comprises Mulberry Bush Nursery, Sedbergh Prep School at Casterton, Sedbergh School, Sedbergh Fuzhou, Sedbergh Vietnam, Sedbergh Courses and the Sedbergh International Summer School, forming a connected and ambitious educational family spanning the UK and internationally.
At its core, the Sedbergh Schools Group is designed to combine the strength of a collective with the individuality of each school. Through a shared approach to governance, collaboration and investment, the Group enables schools to retain their unique identity and ethos, while benefiting from enhanced stability, expertise and opportunity.
As a charitable organisation, all financial surpluses are reinvested directly into teaching, facilities, bursaries and pupil opportunity. This ensures that the focus remains firmly on delivering exceptional outcomes for young people, both now and for generations to come.
Executive Head, Mr Dan Harrison, said:
“The launch of the Sedbergh Schools Group represents a natural and exciting evolution of our 500-year story. This is about building on strength, bringing together like-minded schools and creating a future that is both ambitious and sustainable. It is not about changing what makes each school special, but about strengthening it through shared values, shared expertise and a clear long-term vision.”
At the heart of the Group lies a distinctive educational philosophy shaped by the values of Humility, Ambition, Resilience and Kindness. These principles guide not only academic ambition, but the development of confident, grounded and thoughtful young people, ready to contribute positively to the world around them.
Central to the Group’s identity is the idea of a “Thread of Gold” a unifying ethos that connects every pupil, every school and every generation. This thread represents a belief that education should shape character as powerfully as it develops intellect, combining strong academic outcomes with exceptional pastoral care and a deep sense of community.
The Sedbergh Schools Group is also committed to a broader vision of childhood, one that prioritises time, space and opportunity for young people to grow. By “keeping children younger for longer”, the Group seeks to balance ambition with wellbeing, ensuring pupils develop confidence, curiosity and resilience in a supportive and nurturing environment.
The Sedbergh Schools Group has a clear ambition to welcome additional like-minded schools into its family, expanding opportunities for pupils and staff while maintaining the highest standards of education and care. This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter, one that honours the past while looking confidently to the future. A future where strong values, exceptional teaching and a deep sense of community continue to define a Sedbergh education for the next 500 years.
Learn more: www.sedberghschoolsgroup.org
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