Best Private Schools in York
7 private schools found
Key Facts
- In York, 7 independent schools (4.0% of 176) educate 2,498 pupils, a small proportion of the city's school population.
- Only 50.0% of York's private schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared to the national average of 90.0%, with 0 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 2 inspected.
- Private schools in York have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, significantly lower than the national average of 23.8%, and 15.9% have special educational needs.
- Pupils in York's private schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 31.43, and only 7.2% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, well below the national average of 46.10.
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Inspire Academy
York, YO24 3WZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Pupils20
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OneSchool Global York Campus
York, YO23 2QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
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Pupils115
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St Peter's School 2-18
York, YO30 6AB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
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Pupils1,328
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The Mount School (York)
York, YO24 4DD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
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Pupils223
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Lord Gowthorpe's Independent School
Dunnington, YO19 5PA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Pupils15
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 private schools in York, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | York | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.18 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 31.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,525 | £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.