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Private Schools in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire offers access to several of the best British private schools in the region. School Scout helps parents review leading independent schools, making comparisons simple and transparent.

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Aysgarth School

Partner school

Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1TF

Co-Ed 2 - 14 219 Day & Boarding

Fees from £4,446 per term

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Brackenfield School

Partner school

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2HE

Co-Ed 2 - 11 137 Day

Fees from £4,692 per term

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Ampleforth College

York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4ER

Co-Ed 11 - 19 404 Day & Boarding

Fees from £8,472 per term

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Belmont Grosvenor School

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2JG

Co-Ed 1 - 11 142 Day

Fees from £4,920 per term

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Clervaux Garden School

North Yorkshire, DL2 2TF

Co-Ed 10 - 19 21 Day

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Cundall Manor School

North Yorkshire, YO61 2RW

Co-Ed 2 - 16 264 Day & Boarding

Fees from £4,996 per term

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North Yorkshire Towns

Boroughbridge Clint Colburn Copmanthorpe Earswick Easingwold Great and Little Broughton Grimston Harrogate Heslington Hutton Mulgrave Knaresborough Langcliffe Marske Muston Nawton North Stainley Pickering Rawcliffe Scarborough Selby Settrington Skeeby Snainton Sowerby Spennithorne Stainton Dale Thorlby Thornton-le-Clay Upper Poppleton Wheldrake Winton Yafforth York

Frequently asked questions about private schools in North Yorkshire

How many private schools are there in North Yorkshire?

There are 26 independent schools across North Yorkshire, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.

Are there boarding schools in North Yorkshire?

Yes, independent schools across North Yorkshire offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools

What age can children start private school in North Yorkshire?

Most independent schools across North Yorkshire accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

How do I apply to private schools in North Yorkshire?

Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline