Ages 
Moorfield is a gem. This is what education should be all about - broad, challenging, nurturing and above all fun. They get the recipe right here and as such, produce some charming well-rounded young people in the process.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 107 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £14,901 pa
- Local authority
- Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Headteacher
Head
Michael Gibson
Since January 2025, Michael Gibson, previously deputy head at Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall. On completing his postgraduate studies in Liverpool, he started out in state schools before moving into the independent sector. Held a variety of roles during
Entrance
Moorfield is the biggest of the three local independents and is in stiff competition with them as well as the very strong state primaries in the area. There is no entrance test and the head is clear that it would be very unusual to say no to a child.
- Open days
- Visitors are welcome by appointment at anytime.
Exit
Pupils move on to a much wider range of schools than in the past. Ilkley Grammar (non-selective and next door) is the most popular. For parents hankering after selective schools, Moorfield offers free extracurricular tuition for entrance exams,
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
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 Parents are not allowed to use mobile phones in the school grounds and premises when dropping off and collecting children. Special permission is given for concerts and performances but with strict rules about no uploading to social media, parents are required to sign a contract to agree to this.
Pupils
Money matters
Fees include lunches and any teacher led extracurricular activities, of which there are many. Peripatetic music lessons are extra, along with holiday clubs and termtime clubs where outside staff are brought in.
- Fee information
- £14,901 pa
Our view
Much wider offer than you might expect, with a carefully constructed curriculum throughout. All starts in nursery, which has two lovely rooms with their own dedicated play space. Here children do phonics and get a good grounding ready for moving up
The last word
Moorfield is a gem. This is what education should be all about - broad, challenging, nurturing and above all fun. They get the recipe right here and as such, produce some charming well-rounded young people in the process.
