Sedbergh School Wins Prestigious ‘European School of the Year’ Award
Sedbergh School is delighted to announce that it has been named European School of the Year 2025 at the prestigious StudyTravel Ltd Secondary School Awards. The announcement was made on Friday 25 April, at a celebratory gala attended by hundreds of school representatives, international agents and education partners at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square.
This esteemed award recognises Sedbergh’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to providing international pupils with outstanding educational opportunities overseas. The recognition by peers and agent partners is a tremendous honour and a testament to the hard work and passion of the entire Sedbergh community.
The win builds on a series of recent achievements for the School, including a nomination for an Education Investor award in March 2025, the Boarding Schools Association’s ‘Supporting International Boarders’ Award in 2023 and being named a World Leading Boarding School by Fortune in 2023.
Dan Harrison, Headmaster of Sedbergh School, said:
“We extend our deepest gratitude to all our partners who voted for us. Their support and trust have been invaluable in helping us achieve this honour. We look forward to continuing to provide top-tier educational experiences and showcasing why Sedbergh remains a top choice for international pupils seeking a UK boarding school and summer programmes.”
David Milner, Director of Marketing & International Relations, said:
“We continue to see strong interest from overseas families seeking educational experiences in the UK, and to be recognised as European School of the Year is a tremendous achievement. I am truly grateful for the support of our international partners. As we celebrate 500 years of Sedbergh School this year, receiving this award makes the occasion even more special.”
Sedbergh School is proud to stand among the very best in international education and looks forward to building on this success as it continues to deliver world-class opportunities for pupils from around the globe.