500th Anniversary

In 2025, Sedbergh School will proudly celebrate its 500th anniversary—a landmark year honouring centuries of tradition, achievement, and community, while looking ahead to an inspiring future. Join us for a year of unforgettable events and celebrations!

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Celebrating 500 years of excellence and community at Sedbergh School

In 2025, Sedbergh School proudly marks its 500th anniversary—a testament to centuries of inspiring education, rich traditions, and a thriving community. This milestone is an opportunity to honour our storied history while celebrating the dynamic and forward-thinking spirit that defines us today.

Through a series of unforgettable events, performances, and activities, we will bring together pupils, parents, staff, alumni, and friends from across the world to reflect on the values that have shaped Sedbergh School for half a millennium. From showcasing academic and artistic excellence to celebrating sporting achievements and community spirit, our 500th anniversary will be a year of reflection, connection, and excitement.

As we commemorate this historic occasion, we remain steadfast in our commitment to preparing future generations of Sedberghians to lead with resilience, creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Commemorative events

We will commemorate our 500 year anniversary with a series of events that honour our rich history and vibrant community. Parents are invited to book tickets for these forthcoming Senior School events. We will be adding more of our 500 Years Celebrations to this page very soon.

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500 Bridgewater Hall Concert

03/02/2025, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester BOOK

500 Weekend – May Gala

02/05/2025 – 04/05/2025, Sedbergh School

500 – Blackrock Dinner

11/10/2025, Powell Hall – Sedbergh School

500 – York Minster Christmas Carol Service

08/12/2025, York

Success in our lifetime

The Sedbergh 500th Anniversary is a moment for collective action. This is our chance to look at the School we want to leave for the future and create something extraordinary for the next 500 years.

As current custodians of the School, our duty is to build upon the legacy left in our care, improve upon it where we can, and ensure the education we offer is fit for an ever-evolving world.

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