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Westville House School

Independent school · Ilkley, LS29 0DQ
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 2-11
  • From £13,425 pa
  • 131 pupils
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No lack of academic rigour, regular testing so they know where they are but ‘not glued to their desks’ either, plenty of talk of breadth and balance across a traditional prep curriculum with added outdoor benefits.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
131 ·
Religion
None
Fees
£13,425 pa
Local authority
North Yorkshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Fran Colman

Since September 2024, Fran Colman, previously deputy head.

Entrance

Most start around the age of 2 - there’s an excellent opportunity to try the place out first with Tiny Tots, free (yes, really) fun-filled Thursday afternoon sessions led by the onsite team. Non-selective throughout, older children seeking a place

Open days
February

Exit

Usually to first choice schools eg The Grammar School at Leeds, Bradford Grammar School, Ermysted’s Grammar in Skipton, Skipton Girls’ High School, Ilkley Grammar School, Giggleswick School, Sedbergh School and Woodhouse Grove becoming increasingly

Latest results

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Learning support & SEN

1.22 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19.51 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

131
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
£13,425 pa

Our view

Founded in Ilkley in 1960, moving to its present site in 1992. The ceremonial flagpole is a nice touch – they are proud of their school. The views alone make this place very special – right across the valley to the Cow and Calf Rocks, yes it’s blowy

The last word

No lack of academic rigour, regular testing so they know where they are but ‘not glued to their desks’ either, plenty of talk of breadth and balance across a traditional prep curriculum with added outdoor benefits.

Inspection reports

What the school says

Westville House School was founded in 1960 and is a vibrant place with many new developments. We have three adventure playgrounds catering for both the older and younger children, plus a woodland classroom area. The school has its own playing field which can be used for hockey, football, cricket and athletics. All this reflects the school's continued commitment to its original ethos of a first class education for its children in a friendly and caring environment where the children gain confidence, achieve success and are prepared for life in the 21st century.

Contact the school

Address

Carter's Lane
Middleton
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 0DQ
Get directions

Telephone: 01943 608053

Email: hub@westvillehouseschool.co.uk

Website: https://www.westvillehouseschool.co.uk/

Local authority: North Yorkshire County Council

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School data & information Westville House School Carter's Lane, Middleton, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0DQ
131 Pupil numbers

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SEN overview

Westville House School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

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Westville House School is a non-selective Prep School. We regard each child as an individual and have a flexible attitude to their requirements. We aim to identify and the support all children with special needs, inclusive of those who are considered to be ‘gifted’. Teachers work closely with parents to recognise special needs at as early as stage as possible. Once the need has been identified, the children are provided with a programme of study designed by the SENCO, in conjunction with the class or subject teacher. Support is provided in small groups, individually or in some cases through an outside agency. A dyslexia specialist teacher works in school on a part-time basis, and she provides the initial screening tests for reading problems and then individual tuition as prescribed by the SENCO involved, following a fuller test at the Dyslexia Institute in Leeds, York or Skipton. Other needs such as behavioural or co-ordination problems may include help and advice from the local health service, health visitors or help form the occupational therapy service.

We also have experience of and provide for in school: Kline Felter Syndrome and Kippel-Trenauny Syndrome.

09-09

1.22 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
19.51 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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