Expanding horizons

Sedbergh Schools Group

The Sedbergh Schools Group is a charitable family of schools rooted in over 500 years of educational heritage at Sedbergh School.

The Sedbergh Schools Group was founded to safeguard and strengthen high-quality independent education.

By bringing outstanding schools together, the Group creates greater financial resilience through shared services and economies of scale, ensuring that more resources can be reinvested directly into teaching, facilities, bursaries and pupil opportunity. It also strengthens stability and reach, creating clearer pathways for families while supporting strong leadership, recruitment and retention across the organisation.

Our Schools & Enterprises

Sedbergh School

One of the UK's leading full-boarding schools and European School of the Year, 2025. Combining academic rigour, character development, and operational excellence within a unique natural environment. Consistently delivering strong educational and pastoral outcomes.

Mulberry Bush

A nurturing early-years setting providing a warm, secure foundation for learning. Underpinned by strong safeguarding, developmental expertise, and a focus on early independence.

Sedbergh Prep

A well-established preparatory school delivering strong academic foundations, pastoral care, and co-curricular breadth, preparing pupils effectively for progression within leading independent education environments.

Terrington Hall Prep School

A distinctive preparatory school defined by its independence, ethos and strong community, committed to extending opportunity, enriching provision, and delivering future-focused educational excellence.

Ardvreck School

Ardvreck School is one of Scotland’s leading prep schools, known for its adventurous spirit, warm family atmosphere and exceptional all-round education. Set in the heart of Perthshire, Ardvreck adds a distinctive Scottish voice to Sedbergh Schools Group.

Sedbergh Courses

A professionally delivered programme of residential and day courses, combining expert coaching, strong pastoral care, and a distinctive environment to support skill development.

Summer School

A structured academic and cultural programme providing immersive English language development, supported by strong pastoral care and integration within a traditional British boarding environment.

Sedbergh Fuzhou

An established international partnership delivering a Sedbergh-aligned education, combining British academic standards with local context to support sustainable growth and high-quality pupil outcomes.

Sedbergh Vietnam

A developing international school partnership focused on delivering academic excellence, operational consistency, and long-term growth through a values-led, globally relevant educational model.

The Black Bull

The Black Bull is an award-winning contemporary inn, restaurant, and pub located in the heart of Sedbergh, combining historic character with modern design. It offers high-quality accommodation and a distinctive dining experience led by chef Nina Matsunaga.

Schools joining the Sedbergh Schools Group become part of a strong, values-led charitable family with over 500 years of heritage at its heart.

Alongside the Mulberry Bush Nursery, Sedbergh Prep School, Sedbergh Courses, Sedbergh International Summer School and established international partnerships in Vietnam and China, the Group forms a connected and ambitious network that broadens opportunity, shares expertise and strengthens each school within it.