What are the best private schools in North Yorkshire?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in North Yorkshire include Ashville College, Aysgarth School, and Belmont Grosvenor School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in North Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire has 16 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 233 are rated Good, meaning 91% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in North Yorkshire ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in North Yorkshire private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in North Yorkshire is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in North Yorkshire cost?

Fees for private schools in North Yorkshire vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in North Yorkshire

25 private schools found

Key Facts

There are 25 private schools in North Yorkshire, accounting for 3.9% of all schools in the region, with a total of 5,859 pupils.
Of the 11 inspected private schools in North Yorkshire, 81.8% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 schools Outstanding and 7 Good.
Private schools in North Yorkshire have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 20.2% have special educational needs.
The private schools in North Yorkshire have an Attainment 8 score of 38.80 and 23.6% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, below the national average of 46.10.

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Independent

Ashville College

Harrogate, HG2 9JP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils781

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Aysgarth School

Bedale, DL8 1TF

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

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Absence–

Pupils219

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Belmont Grosvenor School

Harrogate, HG3 2JG

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11

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Pupils142

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Darwin School

Thirsk, YO7 4PT

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

Fyling Hall School

Whitby, YO22 4QD

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

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Pupils174

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Giggleswick School

Settle, BD24 0DE

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

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Pupils398

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Harrogate Ladies' College

Harrogate, HG1 2QG

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

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Pupils486

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Queen Ethelburga's College

York, YO26 9SS

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19

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Pupils482

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Queen Ethelburga's Prep School

York, YO26 9SS

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–15

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Pupils828

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Queen Mary's School

Thirsk, YO7 3BZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16 · Girls

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Pupils207

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Read School

Selby, YO8 8NL

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

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Pupils257

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Scarborough College

Scarborough, YO11 3BA

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

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Pupils572

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Terrington Hall School

York, YO60 6PR

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

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Absence–

Pupils191

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Westville House School

Ilkley, LS29 0DQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Absence–

Pupils82

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Cambian Scarborough School

Scarborough, YO11 3BQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18

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Absence–

Pupils18

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Cambian Spring Hill

Ripon, HG4 3HN

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–19

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Absence–

Pupils35

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Cedar House School

Via Lancaster, LA2 7DD

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18

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Absence–

Pupils92

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Clervaux Garden School

North Yorkshire, DL2 2TF

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19

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Pupils21

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Fenton Grange School

Potters Bar, EN6 1AG

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

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Absence–

Pupils9

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Stonegate School

Lancashire, LA2 7BX

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls

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Pupils7

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Strive for Education

Harrogate, HG1 5PD

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19

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Pupils23

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Wharfedale Montessori School

Skipton, BD23 6AN

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils30

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Brackenfield School

Harrogate, HG1 2HE

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils137

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Cundall Manor School

YO61 2RW

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16

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Pupils264

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 private schools in North Yorkshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	North Yorkshire	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	82%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	59%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.12	+0.00
Attainment 8	38.8	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	19%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	19.6:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,824	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Private Schools in North Yorkshire

Key Facts

Ashville College

Aysgarth School

Belmont Grosvenor School

Darwin School

Fyling Hall School

Giggleswick School

Harrogate Ladies' College

Queen Ethelburga's College

Queen Ethelburga's Prep School

Queen Mary's School

Read School

Scarborough College

Terrington Hall School

Westville House School

Cambian Scarborough School

Cambian Spring Hill

Cedar House School

Clervaux Garden School

Fenton Grange School

Stonegate School

Strive for Education

Wharfedale Montessori School

Brackenfield School

Cundall Manor School

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are in North Yorkshire?

What are the best private schools in North Yorkshire?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in North Yorkshire?

How are private schools in North Yorkshire ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in North Yorkshire private schools?

How much do private schools in North Yorkshire cost?

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