Founded in 1873, Denstone College is an independent boarding and day school for pupils aged 4 to 18, nestled in the heart of rural Staffordshire. The College is home to over 750 pupils, including around 100 in our on-site Prep School. At Denstone, excellence in academic and pastoral provision is a hallmark of school life—confirmed by recent inspections from Ofsted, ISI, and the Health in Education Association (HIEDA). A Level outcomes are consistently comparable with the performance of the country’s top
all-round schools.
With a team of passionate and inspiring staff, outstanding facilities, and a stunning countryside setting, Denstone offers a balanced education that blends academic ambition with a rich co-curricular life. Pupils have access to more than 40 different sports and activities, including outdoor pursuits, music, and drama. We offer a range of boarding options for pupils aged 7 to 18, from full-time to flexible boarding, within a safe, supportive and vibrant campus environment. Boarding at Denstone is designed to enhance and inspire education through what we call the ‘boarding mindset’.
Our boarders are busy people—academically, socially, and in a rich variety of sports and activities. Board, never to be confused with bored; this purposeful busyness is what defines our boarding mindset—a culture that fosters independence, responsibility, ambition, and a proactive approach to learning and life.
I’m living and working with my best friends, what more could I want?†U6th Form Pupil
Head | Miss Lotte Tulloch |
School Type | Senior co-education school |
Junior Age Range | 4 - 14 |
Senior Age Range | 15 - 18 |
Academic | GCSE: Yes Alevel: Yes Int'l Baccalaureate: No |
Vocational | Yes |
Forces Discount | Case by case |
Total Students | 750 |
Youngest Boarder | 9 |
Junior Boarders | 20 |
Senior Boarders | 151 |
Int'l Students | 35 |
Closest Airport 1 | Birmingham (55km) |
Closest Airport 2 | Manchester (97km) |