Ashville Harrogate

Since 2021, Rhiannon Wilkinson, the college’s 11th head and its first female one. Educated at Fairfield High School for Girls, Lancashire. Modern history degree at St Hugh’s, Oxford, followed by MEd in leadership and management; PGCE from Bath. Says

Into pre-prep from 2+ via taster session and meeting with head of early years. Most join at prep via assessments in English and maths, plus report from school. Most from local area; 20 per cent from US due to the air base, Menwith Hill. In-year entry

Vast majority (95 per cent) move from prep to seniors. Around 25 per cent leave after year 11, mainly for more vocational courses. Durham, Newcastle, Exeter, Manchester and Sheffield are among the popular destinations of the 70 per cent who move on

In 2025, 38 per cent 9-7 at GCSE: 44 per cent A*/A at A level (72 per cent A*-B).

The focus is on active participation, with pupils needing to develop the growth mindset, recognising that mistakes are a part of learning. Yorkshire grit called for. Starts in reception, where every pupil has access to outdoor areas with

Twenty per cent on the SEN register; two EHCPs. The specialist team of four teachers and two TAs, one of them a qualified teacher, covers autism, SEMH, dyslexia, dyspraxia, auditory and study needs. Staff say there is a ‘neurodiverse population of

Foundations of the impressive artistic achievements are laid in the prep school with its own specialist room. Portraits of Boudica by year 5s set the tone of confidence with colour and tone. Early access to the main school facility clearly inspires

With 70 acres, there is plenty of space for all sports, with two sumptuous cricket pitches, four rugby, football and hockey pitches, an astro pitch and a swimming pool. Inside, there’s a sports centre with sports hall, fitness suite, dance space and

‘Brilliant’ pastoral system, according to parents. One, whose daughter struggled with personal issues, received counselling at the school’s medical centre and said how ‘very supportive’ the nurses were. The health and wellbeing centre is one of the

Closure of the boarding facility has reduced the international range of pupils, although there are around 160 American children, plus a small number from Ukraine. Otherwise the diversity is representative of a catchment across a 30 mile radius. Six

Scholarships available from years 7, 10 and 12 for academic, sport, art, drama or music excellence. Means tested bursaries also available.

‘Happy children and a sense of togetherness’ is how the head summed up her vision and we can confirm she is getting there. Parents love it: ‘The growth in the last two years has been exciting, raising children in a community.' Strong learning and