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A safe site away from the social problems of an inner
city or town centre |
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Substantial investment on new, top quality facilities
in the last five years |
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Ongoing programme of upgrading and adding facilities |
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A growing, flourishing school with substantial, solid
financial backing |
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No Saturday school |
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A reputation for achieving above-average success academically
from its pupils |
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A school which respects and liaises with parents and
does not just ‘tolerate’ them |
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A school which believes every pupil is capable of greatness |
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A Head Teacher who listens |
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The ability to pay school fees by monthly standing order
or credit card |
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A school that believes in a disciplined approach, enforced
with empathy |
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An enjoyable atmosphere and a top quality campus where
no expense is spared
to keep it in tip top condition |
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A telephone/voice mail in every bedroom |
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Day pupils may board in bad weather, with nightclothes
provided |
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Superb sports facilities and resources on our 100-acre
site |
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Fleet of minibuses for York, Harrogate, Leeds, Ripon
etc. |
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Trains from York and Harrogate stop nearby |
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Boarders may bring small pets |
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Children accepted from 3-months |
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Purpose built Kindergarten for pre-school |
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Holiday Club for all school holidays 7.45am to 6.15pm |
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Access to 60 Networked Pentium computers |
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French from the age of 6 |
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Individual help with special needs |
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Base line testing of all entrants |
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A real fire engine to play on |
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Boarding from the age of around 5 years and upwards
(Lesser ages may be possible in exceptional circumstances) |
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Horses/ponies given free livery |
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The use of specialist subject teachers from the age of
7 |
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Specialist Nursery teachers from the age of 2½ to
4 |
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A sports hall and performance hall seating 500 |
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An equestrian centre for 90 horses |
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Equestrian tuition by an Olympic eventer |
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The school has its own Chaplain |
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Ability to board when parents are on holiday |
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Specialist music tuition in any chosen instrument |
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Drama workshop with disco equipment |
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Greenhouse play area with games |
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Weekly swimming lessons from 3 years |
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Key Stage 2 Examination Results well
above the national average
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