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A school that blends academia and wellbeing to produce mature, articulate and capable individuals. A truly holistic approach.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 166 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- Day £13,338 - £32,796; Boarding £42,660 pa
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire County Council
- School ownership
- Rugby School Group
Headteacher
Headmaster
Jonathon Anderson
Since April 2023, Jonathon Anderson. Previously head at Clayesmore Prep, Dorset and before that deputy head, director of studies and housemaster at Westbourne House. Early career at Swanbourne House as maths teacher. Educated at Glenalmond College,
Entrance
Around a third join at nursery, the rest mainly in years 1 and 4, although proximity to Catterick means Forces families arrive at other times. Academically non-selective, so no tests except for a small contingent from overseas (only seven per cent,
- Open days
- 11 October 2025
Exit
Strong tradition of entry to the best senior schools at 13+ (nobody has left at 11+ for several years), impressive given the genuinely mixed ability entry. Ampleforth, Barnard Castle, Eton, Fettes, Giggleswick, Oundle, Radley, Rugby, Sedbergh and
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Boarders
The head places a lot of store on boarding, although being a day pupil (currently 15 per cent of the school) ‘is not a problem’, he adds. The majority of boarders (60 per cent) are full-time (and this is expected in years 7 and 8 unless they are day
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review All pupils must hand in their SIM cards to the matron upon arrival. Mobiles may only be used for away matches and school outings that involve travel longer than one hour, or on the escorted train during exeats. Pupils in year 7 and 8 only may use their mobile phones (without SIM card or Wifi) in the common room on Wednesdays after 6.30pm, Saturdays after 6.30pm and Sundays after 11am. All pupils must charge their phones/devices on Monday. Charging of devices is not allowed in dorms. No chargers or power banks are permitted at school. iPads, tablets, and Kindle Fire devices are not allowed in school.
Pupils
Money matters
Means tested bursaries available up to 100 per cent.
- Fee information
- Day £13,338 - £32,796; Boarding £42,660 pa
Our view
The emphasis is on hard work and being prepared to throw yourself into the fray. The school day is full, with up to 12-hour days, and pupils need high energy to ‘fully embrace it’, according to parents. But there’s a gentle start, with choir and
The last word
A school that blends academia and wellbeing to produce mature, articulate and capable individuals. A truly holistic approach.
