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Lancing College sees £6.5m investment in Sports Facilities
Over the next few years, Lancing College will see the completion of a £6.5m investment in Sports Facilities spread across three major projects. These developments will elevate the school’s facilities to reflect the excellence of its provision and the values of the College, that sport is a core part of a Lancing education. As regular […]
22 May 2026
Sporting Highlights – Friday 22 May 2026
Athletics Congratulations to our Inter Boys athletics team who were crowned District Schools Champions following an outstanding team performance across the championship. A brilliant achievement and a fantastic reflection of the effort, attitude and commitment shown by the boys throughout the day. We would also like to congratulate the following students who secured Sussex Independent […]
22 May 2026
Sporting Highlights – Friday 15 May 2026
Athletics Last Thursday, our Athletics Team delivered another strong performance at the third round of the Diamond League competition at Hurstpierpoint College. Highlights included Cecily S finishing 3rd in the 200m heats, while Roma G and Ethan F both placed 2nd in their 200m heats. Gloria R C finished 2nd in the 300m heats, and […]
20 May 2026
Handford House Wins 2026 House Debating Competition
Lancing’s House Debating Competition has continued the tradition of being passionate, controversial and entertaining. With every House fielding a team this year, Thursday nights were dramatic and informative with topics such as vaccinations becoming compulsory, Britain rejoining the European Union and politics not playing a role in sport. The audiences were just as invested as […]
18 May 2026
Over 60s OL Spring Lunch 2026
A wonderful group of OLs gathered at the Royal Thames Yacht Club for the biannual Over 60s Lunch. Following a lively drinks reception, guests made their way upstairs to enjoy a delicious lunch in excellent company. Guests were warmly welcomed by OL Club President Nigel Wheeler (Olds, 1963–1968), before Head Master Dr Scott Crawford provided […]
14 May 2026
Students and Staff confirmed at Eucharist
The start of the Summer Term brings the joy of celebrating both Easter and the College Baptisms and Confirmations. This year 24 pupils and staff affirmed their Christian faith and were confirmed by the Rt Revd Ruth Bushyager, Bishop of Horsham, at our Whole School Eucharist on the first Sunday of term. We met together […]
12 May 2026
Sporting Highlights – Friday 8 May 2026
Athletics It has been an excellent week for Lancing Athletics, with some fantastic performances at both the Diamond League fixture at K2 Crawley on Saturday and the District Schools Championships on Wednesday. At the Diamond League fixture, there were several standout performances. Molly B produced an excellent run to win the girls’ 100m, Hugo VdP […]
8 May 2026
Mozart Requiem Review
On Friday 1 May an audience of over three hundred gathered in Chapel to hear Mozart’s Requiem. Over the years this choral concert has become regular fixture in the Lancing calendar just before the early May Bank holiday and the onset of public exams. The combined chorus of over 100 singers was formed of the College […]
7 May 2026
Sporting Highlights – Friday 24 April 2026
Boys House Hockey House Hockey at the end of the Lent Term was a spectacle, with two closely contested competitions and both finals going to dramatic shootouts. Teme emerged victorious in the jJnior competition, while School House claimed the Senior title. Final standings: Seniors 3rd – Saints’; 2nd – Head’s; 1st – School Juniors 3rd […]
24 April 2026
U16A Boys Reach National ESFA Schools’ Cup Final
Lancing College’s U16A boys have enjoyed a truly exceptional season, culminating in a place in the final of the prestigious ESFA Schools’ Cup. Having progressed through six rounds of a national competition that began with 107 schools back in September, the team has reached the final for the first time in recent College history. The […]
15 April 2026
Classics trip to the British Museum
As part of our studies on Classics this year, we had the amazing opportunity to visit the British Museum. This trip really helped make the ancient world come to life further than just in the classroom. Reports by Classics pupils. We began with a train ride into London, followed by a short trip on the underground. We were […]
13 April 2026
CCF Activity Day
On Thursday 19 March, Fourth Form CCF cadets and Lower Sixth NCOs enjoyed an outstanding day of on-site outdoor activities, making full use of Lancing’s diverse terrain and the expertise of staff. The programme featured a carousel of engaging stands, including archery, command tasks, navigation, radio communications, and an obstacle course. With the weather firmly […]
10 April 2026
Classics Trip to Italy: Bringing the Ancient World to Life
An early start set the tone for a memorable and enriching few days on our Classics trip to Naples and the surrounding region. 4.30am they began their first day as the group paid a visit to the ancient site of Cumae before the crowds arrived. Both a settlement and, in antiquity, believed to be an […]
7 April 2026
Chamber Music Concert
The Chamber Music Concert provided an engaging and diverse programme, highlighting the breadth of talent across a range of ensembles and instrumental combinations. The first half featured a sequence of contrasting performances, from the lively and characterful Honk! to a refined piano duet with Freddie W and Xander G producing a poised rendition of Debussy’s Ballet. […]
31 March 2026
French Poetry Competition 2026
On 12 March we held the Lancing Concours D’Art Oratoire – a French Poetry Speaking competition which we have hosted for nearly two decades and which saw 65 pupils from years 6-8 in six Prep Schools reciting, by heart, a range of French poems which spanned the comic to the profound. The afternoon emphatically proved […]
31 March 2026
LPA Comedy Night
Thank you to the Lancing Parents Association who lit up the Lancing College Theatre on Friday 13 March with their much-anticipated annual Comedy Night, an evening that brought together parents from across the Lancing College family of schools, staff, and OLs for a celebration of wit, warmth and wonderfully sharp humour. The audience were treated […]
31 March 2026
Geography trip to Sicily
Our Geography students have enjoyed an unforgettable and enriching trip to Sicily, combining first hand fieldwork with the opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most fascinating volcanic landscapes. The group began their journey with a visit to the striking Alcantara Gorge, where they observed the dramatic effects of fast flowing water cutting through ancient volcanic […]
30 March 2026
Sporting Highlights – Friday 27 March 2026
Equestrian News In equestrian news, Alice Y and Tom M delivered impressive performances at the Schools’ Show Jumping competition at Coombelands last Sunday. Competing in large and highly competitive classes of around 45 riders, both showed great skill and composure. Alice produced a strong round in the 85cm class to secure an excellent 7th place […]
27 March 2026
New Chair of Governors appointed at Lancing College
Lancing College and its family of schools has announced Siobhan Denning as its new Chair of Governors. Ms Denning is currently Vice Chair and will succeed current Chair Martin Slumbers in June 2026 when he retires after 18 years of outstanding service as a Governor and then as Chair since 2019. In her role as Chair, Siobhan will lead governance of the College, its three prep schools and its […]
26 March 2026
The 2026 Lancing College Travel Awards
2026 saw another excellent year of applications, adventurous and enthusiastic as ever in their range of destinations, aims and objectives, the fruit of careful research, planning and passion for their chosen projects. All eight applicants impressed on paper and in person with their determination and desire to explore global diversity: places, peoples, cultures. The travel award panel thanks […]
25 March 2026
Upper & Lower Sixth Art Trip to Tate Britain and the Saatchi Gallery
On Friday 27 February, fourteen art students from Upper and Lower Sixth Art travelled to London for an educational visit to Tate Britain and the Saatchi Gallery. The visit formed an important part of the students’ A-Level coursework and exam preparation, giving them the opportunity to study original artworks first-hand and develop ideas for their […]
25 March 2026