Best Private Schools in York
4 private schools found
Key Facts
- In York, 4 independent schools (5.4% of total) provide education for 1,905 pupils, accounting for a small proportion of schools in the area.
- None of the inspected independent schools in York achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 0 Outstanding, 0 Good, 0 RI, and 1 Inadequate out of 1 inspected.
- Independent schools in York have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 18.2% of pupils have special educational needs.
- York's independent schools have an Attainment 8 score of 42.78, below the national average of 46.10, with 16.7% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
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Queen Ethelburga's College
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–15
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are in York?
There are 4 private schools in York, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best private schools in York?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in York include Queen Ethelburga's College, Queen Ethelburga's Prep School, and Terrington Hall School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in York?
York has 3 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 29 are rated Good, meaning 94% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are private schools in York 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 York private schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in York is 19:1. 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 York cost?
Fees for private schools in York 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.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | York | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.23 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,185 | £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.