Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School pupils celebrated their school being shortlisted as one of the best Prep Schools in the country.Prep School Award
Ghyll Royd School has been shortlisted for its success in local sport, its dedication to the creative arts and outdoor curriculum and the whole school’s commitment to providing a happy and warm place to learn. Ghyll Royd are on their way to becoming the first school in the area to be awarded Platinum status in both the Arts (Artsmark) and in their outdoor provision (Woodland Trust Green Tree Schools Award).
Ghyll Royd has had a brilliant start to the school year. On the back of their successful 100% pass rate in the May SATs exams, former pupils have settled very well into their secondary schools of choice, which include Ermysteds, Skipton Girls High School, Bradford Grammar School, Ilkley Grammar School and Menston St Mary’s.
A brand-new cohort of Reception pupils started big school in September and have been enjoying the many benefits of an independent education. Mrs Hudson’s Reception class have impressed with their super handwriting and Mathematics, their participation in Music and their language ability in their Spanish lessons. The latest Early Years baseline assessments show that all the children who joined Reception from Ghyll Royd Pre-School are working above the national average.
Happy Parents
The award celebrates student success which reflects on pupil and parent satisfaction. In a recent parent survey, 100% of responses say Ghyll Royd meets their child’s pastoral and welfare needs effectively and the school does it all it can to ensure their child learns in a healthy and safe environment. All parents surveyed said that the school’s teaching enables their child to make good progress and develop skills for the future and their educational needs are met.
Headteacher Mr David Martin is delighted with the news. Since his appointment to Headteacher in 2014, he has been working hard at developing the school’s art and outdoor curriculum. He said: “To be nominated for an award is one thing but to be the only school in the north shortlisted is an incredible achievement. This nomination is well deserved as our teachers go above and beyond the call of duty to provide children with an education that is both fun and challenging. Children enjoy coming to school and the many opportunities available to them here, whether its Muddy Maths, Digital Art, Choir, Drama, Physical Education or Modern Foreign Languages.”
Places are available to join Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School for 2019.
For more information visit www.ghyllroydschool.co.uk.
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School
Greystone Manor
Ilkley Road
Burley-in-Wharfedale
LS29 7HW
Telephone: 01943 865575
