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Travel Awards: Cairo with Iona M
Pupil Iona shares her experience in Cairo thanks to a Lancing College Travel Award: Spending August at the convent clinic in Cairo was a challenging experience that permanently reshaped my understanding of poverty and its detrimental effects. During my stay, I helped treat patients from the city’s poorest areas, whose injuries and illnesses were severe and often neglected because they could not access affordable healthcare. The stark contrast between the lives of the patients in […]
23 January 2026
Preparing Tomorrow’s Medics
The Lancing College Medical Society (MedSoc) continues to play a vital role in inspiring and supporting pupils interested in careers in medicine, veterinary science, and dentistry. Through a range of talks, workshops, and mentoring opportunities, MedSoc helps students develop their understanding of healthcare, prepare for university applications, and build connections with professionals working across these […]
9 December 2025
Lancing College & Electric Storm Youth Celebrate 3rd Year of Young Carer Gift Donation
We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Electric Storm Youth (ESY) as we celebrate the third consecutive year of supporting the amazing Young Carers in our local community. This year, our Year 9 pupils and their families generously donated and assembled gift bags filled with thoughtful and high-quality treats — from luxury toiletries […]
9 December 2025
Lancing returns as sponsor of the Brighton Half Marathon 2026
The Lancing College family of schools proudly returns as sponsor of the Brighton Half Marathon on 1 March 2026. You will spot our school communities along the half marathon route, hosting a water station, keeping runners hydrated and encouraged and there are representatives from the schools also running for chosen charities. Runners and spectators are […]
8 December 2025
What Nepal Taught Me: Challenge, Community and the Power of Kindness
The first images which pop up when you search ‘Nepal’ are of mountains applied to a clear sky, otherworldly and impossibly beautiful. Standing at the base of one of these giants, however, made me question my sanity. It is far easier to admire such height from the relative safety of your bedroom than from the […]
4 December 2025
Lancing Shines in Guys & Dolls
Thank you to our two pupil reviewers for their fabulous reviews of our recent production of Guys & Dolls: This ambitious production of Guys & Dolls was full of energy and charm, imbued with a clear love for the classic 1950 material. From opening number to curtain call, it showcased the remarkable talent of the […]
3 December 2025
Inside the Medics Dinner 2025
The Lancing College Medical Society (MedSoc) continues to play a vital role in inspiring and supporting pupils interested in careers in medicine, veterinary science, and dentistry. Through a range of talks, workshops, and mentoring opportunities, MedSoc helps students develop their understanding of healthcare, prepare for university applications, and build connections with professionals working across these […]
6 November 2025
Bringing ‘The Dumb Waiter’ to Life, by Albie and Monty T
Written by Albie and Monty T Performing in The Dumb Waiter together was an interesting experience for both of us. We’ve obviously spent nearly our whole lives together as identical twins, so having that as a groundwork made the initial rehearsals in our living room relatively easy. Really interesting, unusual theatre – the actors were […]
16 October 2025
Lancing College featured in the Tatler Schools Guide 2026
Lancing College is delighted to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2026, which highlights the UK’s top independent schools. The Tatler Schools Guide recognises schools that offer more than just academic success, showcasing those that provide an extensive and balanced education. This year, Lancing has been praised for its variety of co-curricular opportunities, […]
29 September 2025
Exeat Home and Away: Our First Weekend Adventure
As part of our new Exeat Home and Away programme, our first weekend away offered students a unique blend of adventure, relaxation, and community. Designed to provide a true extension of college life beyond the classroom, the weekend was filled with memorable experiences, new friendships, and a spirit of exploration that set the tone for […]
24 September 2025
Heresy abounds!
In the Advent Term 2024 the Lower Sixth met the challenge of the Heresy Project with aplomb, relishing the opportunity to demolish stale intellectual orthodoxies in extended essays of 1,500 to 2,000 words. They produced a particularly fine crop of heretical writing: elegantly acerbic, intelligent and research rich. Their engaged and unflinching commitment to defending […]
17 September 2025
Lancing CCF Triumphs at Summer Camp Competition
Lancing College’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) enjoyed an action-packed summer camp during the final week of term, held at Longmoor in Hampshire. Cadets took part in a wide variety of activities, including survival skills, axe throwing, archery, shooting, and watersports, testing both individual skills and teamwork in challenging and rewarding ways. The highlight of the […]
30 July 2025
Explorer Scouts in Switzerland: A Journey of Adventure and Friendship
Written by Mr Andy Cooper, Scout Leader Our journey began on a Friday, full of excitement and anticipation, as we departed college and set off on the long road to Switzerland. After a smooth crossing through the Eurotunnel, we settled in for the long drive, winding our way through Europe toward the heart of the […]
16 July 2025
Lancing College Scout Leader Helps Spark Global Campfire Event
This June, scout groups across the world are gathering around campfires as part of Flamboree – a heartwarming initiative that celebrates one of the most cherished traditions in scouting. Spearheaded by Lancing College’s very own scout leader Andy Cooper and a fellow scout from Worthing, the Flamboree brings together communities near and far to enjoy […]
6 June 2025
Pupils Take to the Stage for the First Ever Lancing College Cabaret Show
Thursday 20 March was the launch of our first-ever Musical Theatre Cabaret Show. Across two unforgettable evenings, our talented students transported audiences into the vibrant world of musical theatre, delivering show-stopping performances filled with passion and flair. From high-energy dance numbers to breathtaking solos, this inaugural showcase was a true celebration of Lancing’s creativity and […]
17 April 2025
Lancing Students Gain Places at Top Medical Schools
This year, all of our aspiring Doctors have gained places at their first and second choice universities. They follow a strong line of former students currently studying at top 20 Medical schools, including Imperial College, University of Bristol, Queen’s University Belfast and Keele University. Our Medics have undertaken a rigorous programme of interview preparation over […]
18 March 2025
Peer Support at Lancing: 22 Years of Making a Difference
The Peer Support programme at Lancing College has been an integral part of the school’s pastoral care for 22 years. This initiative empowers Sixth Form pupils to play an active role in supporting their peers, providing a valuable additional point of contact for those facing worries or concerns. Peer Supporters are carefully selected through an application and […]
4 December 2024
MedSoc at Lancing College: Inspiring the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
Lancing College’s MedSoc is a dynamic weekly club designed for students aspiring to pursue careers in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or Dentistry. Meeting every Monday afternoon, the club offers invaluable support and resources to help students prepare for these competitive fields. A highlight of MedSoc is the annual Medics’ Dinner, a formal event that allows students […]
18 October 2024
Commissioning of the 2024-25 Prefects
What is a Prefect? Lancing College Prefects act as a voice and as figureheads for the entire pupil body, bridging the gap between students and those who run the school. They work as a conduit to represent the views and overall well-being of students to the school’s leadership; Head Master, Dominic Oliver, and Senior Deputy […]
16 September 2024
2024 Malawi Adventures
14 Sixth Form students and four members of staff enjoyed an excellent month-long expedition to Malawi this July. Well over 1000 miles were covered as the team criss-crossed the country, joined along the way by some of the young people – Brighton, Moses, Norman, Promise and Wilson – whose college and university education we sponsor […]
28 August 2024
Scouts in Switzerland
Written by Ellie FS, Upper Sixth: This summer, the Lancing College Minerva Scout Unit travelled to Kandersteg, Switzerland (KISC). This campsite is part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and over 3000 Scouts from all over the world go there each year. While we were there, we got to meet Scouts from California, […]
2 August 2024