Lancing College (formerly College of St Mary and St Nicolas) | |
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Type | Public school Private day and boarding |
Motto | 'Beati Mundo Corde'[1] (Blessed are the pure in heart)[2] |
Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
Established | 1848 |
Founder | Nathaniel Woodard |
Department for Education URN | 126108 Tables |
Chairman | Martin Slumbers |
Head Master | Dominic Oliver |
Provost | Jonathan Meyrick |
Gender | Mixed |
Age | 13 to 18 |
Enrolment | c.600 |
Houses | 10 (Gibbs', School, Head's, Second's, Handford, Sankey's, Field's, Manor, Saints', Teme) |
Colour(s) | Blue and White and Gold |
Publication | The Quad |
Former pupils | OLs |
Affiliation | Woodard Corporation |
Website | www |
Lancing College is a public school (English private boarding and day school) for pupils aged 13–18 in southern England, UK. The school is located in West Sussex, east of Worthing near the village of Lancing, on the south coast of England. Lancing was founded in 1848 by Nathaniel Woodard and educates c. 600 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18; the co-educational ratio is c. 60:40 boys to girls. Girls were admitted beginning in 1971. The first co-ed, Saints’ House, was established in September 2018, bringing the total number of Houses to 10. There are 5 male houses (Gibbs, School, Teme, Heads, Seconds) and 4 female houses (Fields, Sankeys, Manor, Handford).