School Life & Pastoral
The Lancing ethos cultivates responsible, sociable and considerate young people, promoting confidence and self-reliance in a lively and enjoyable environment. All students rely on our House staff for support and guidance at any time; we aim to support students through their emotional and social development amongst a wealth of friends and peers and alongside supportive adults. Living together is enriching and rewarding for pupils of all ages and offers a plethora of opportunities for leadership, for new challenges and for fun.
The pastoral provision, centred on the house system for boarding and day pupils, is a Significant Strength of the school.
ISI REPORT, OCTOBER 2023
Pastoral Care
Houses
The Lancing Week
Boarding Life
Health Centre
Chapel
Food
Transport
The Gwynne Library
Uniform
School Life and Pastoral News
Sporting Highlights – Friday 9 October 2026
Cross-Country Last Saturday a team of girls and boys and across all year groups travelled to compete in the Charterhouse Cross-Country Cup. The standout result came from our Senior Girls, who won the team competition. Grace H finished an excellent 2nd, with Hikari S close behind in 3rd, while Asa S finished 5th and Marina […]
Curtain Raiser: Table for Thirteen
This year’s Curtain Raiser production kicked off the dramatic year with an absolute triumph. OL Charlie Cooper’s Table for Thirteen (winner of the 2016 Bancroft One Act Playwriting competition) is a sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy, which can be summed up in three words: witty, engaging, (and surprisingly) thought-provoking. The chemistry between the actors was the engine of […]
Introducing our 2026/2027 Heads of School
Our Heads of School play an important role in shaping the life of our community. They are ambitious yet grounded, kind yet determined, and committed to making a positive difference to those around them. They are chosen not only for their achievements, but for the character, leadership and example they bring to school life. This […]