lancing college is situated on the south downs, near brighton and hove, in several hundred acres of an area of outstanding natural beauty. it has a reputation for academic excellence in all subjects and a strong performance in value-added terms. there are 600 students in the school, which was founded in 1848 by the forward thinking revd nathaniel woodard, whose aim was to provide a good and complete education… of sound principle and sound knowledge, firmly grounded in the christian faith. lancing is an ideal size: big enough to offer a diverse range of opportunities; small enough for everybody to be known and appreciated.