A caring community of kindness, positivity and respect.
Academic Excellence
St Lawrence College has a dedicated team of teachers, which together with small classes provide our pupils with the individual attention they need. We pride ourselves on the fact that we can stretch and challenge pupils of all abilities and have a well-deserved reputation for bringing out the best in our students and producing confident, compassionate and capable individuals. With a great balance of boarding and day pupils, boys and girls, and a diverse range of nationalities, St Lawrence provides a wonderful, inclusive community in which to grow and learn.
We aim to help every individual achieve their full potential, as demonstrated by our exceptional Value Added academic results. Enthusiastic teachers, a broad and challenging curriculum, a strong work ethic, and a focus on core educational skills create a stimulating, inspiring, and purposeful learning environment for our pupils. Our commitment to High Performance Learning underpins everything we do. We believe intelligence is not fixed and that high performance in education is achievable for all. We are proud to be one of the founding 14 schools globally granted the status of a World Class High Performance Learning School.
Junior School
Based on the same campus as the Senior School, the Junior School (or Prep) pupils have use of all facilities, not just those specific to the Junior School. Facilities include two Forest Schools, indoor heated Swimming Pool, Sports Centre, Rugby and Cricket pitches. Boarding from 7 to 13 is provided in modern, spacious and bright dormitories that are all en-suite.
Senior School
80-acre campus based on the beautiful Kent coast. We are a traditional Boarding School with a modern outlook, welcoming children from all around the world. Diversity makes us a cosmopolitan and vibrant place, where pupils leave us prepared, socially and academically, for the challenges of the globalised world of work and study.
Key Facts:
- Student Body:
St Lawrence College hosts 460 students, including 185 full-time boarders aged 7-18. - Location:
We sit just 1 mile from Ramsgate Beach and the Ramsgate Royal Harbour, both of which earned a Seaside Award in 2021. - Academic Excellence:
As one of the founding schools globally awarded the prestigious status of a World Class High Performance Learning School, we demonstrate our commitment to providing outstanding education. - State-of-the-Art Facilities:
Our new Science, Art, and Design & Technology Centre equips students with cutting-edge resources to inspire creativity and innovation. - Sports Facilities:
St Lawrence College offers some of the most extensive sports facilities in the region, including a water-based astroturf pitch. - Diversity:
Pupils from over 25 different nationalities enrich our school, creating a cosmopolitan and inclusive environment for learning and personal growth. - English Language Support:
We support students with additional English language assistance through our dedicated EAL/ESL Centre, ensuring full integration into all lessons. - Sporting Excellence:
We run an elite Sporting Excellence Programme in five key sports: hockey, rugby, cricket, netball and swimming. Our school has earned a reputation for sporting achievements, with games sessions three times a week and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. - Boarding Accommodation:
We provide modern, comfortable, en-suite boarding accommodation for our pupils. - Full-Time Boarding:
St Lawrence College operates a full-time boarding system, where students stay for the entire term, fostering a vibrant, busy atmosphere even on weekends. - Saturday School:
Our pupils attend school on Saturdays, following a six-day academic week.
