The schools in the Wharfedale & Craven area generally work to a catchment area. If you contact your local school directly they will be able to tell you if you are within their catchment area, they will also be able to give you details of any open days or their policy for visiting the school.
You may also want to read the school’s most recent OFSTED report to help you make your decision. Here
You may visit and or apply for a place at any school, however, the admissions policy will outline who has priority (children with a statement of educational special needs, those with siblings in the school and those within the catchment etc) See your chosen schools website for full details.
Belmont Grosvenor School is Harrogate’s ONLY independent prep school set in 20-acres of beautiful grounds overlooking the Nidd Valley.
BGS is a down-to-earth and nurturing school for boys and girls from three months to 11 years based in the village of Birstwith, just a few miles from the centre of Harrogate.
Set in 20 acres of magical grounds, we’re far closer to your home than you might think.
Just 30 minutes from Otley, Ilkley & surrounding areas, and about 20 minutes from Ripon, Pateley Bridge and Knaresborough, our family school and nursery is a great option for families living in this corner of Yorkshire.
We’re a school that puts our children’s happiness, academic development and well-being at the heart of all we do. We’re a place where firm friendships are forged and everybody’s contribution to school life is valued.
Our countryside location brings so many benefits to our pupils, not just to their educational attainment but their long-term well-being too. Our Gothic school building with Bronte connections and beautiful grounds provides endless outdoor learning opportunities for our happy children to make happy progress every day of the week.
Pupils leave school at the end of each day muddy, fulfilled and buzzing with ideas.
Every day at Belmont Grosvenor and Magic Tree Nursery is an Open Day, so please get in touch to see what makes us so special by calling 01423 771029 or emailing admin@belmontgrosvenor.co.uk.
Headmaster: Mr Nathan Sadler
Nursery Manager: Mrs Joanne Henderson
Belmont Grosvenor School
Celebrating uniqueness, in a nurturing environment for your child to grow.
The Froebelian School, Clarence Road, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4LB Tel: 0113 2583047 www.froebelian.com
Ghyll Royd School, Pre-School and Nursery is an independent school for children aged 2 to 11 years and is an accredited member of the Independent Schools Association.
Rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, we believe every child should be valued and their contributions recognised no matter how big or small. We actively look to develop each child’s individual talents, build self-esteem and encourage leadership skills. We are dedicated to creating a happy and supportive learning environment with our small class sizes ensuring that the contribution made by every child is recognised and valued. Children leave Ghyll Royd with a ‘Foundation for Life’ and well prepared for the secondary school of their choice.
Established 133 years ago, Ghyll Royd School is set in magnificent Victorian buildings called Greystone Manor which is surrounded by seven acres of woodland. Our excellent sports fields and outdoor facilities create the perfect environment for a child’s development and learning.
We warmly invite you to visit the school to see for yourself the breadth of education and facilities on offer. Call or email to book a visit and experience what a special place Ghyll Royd is.
Headteacher: Mr David Martin
Nursery Manager: Mrs Jenny Johnson
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School, Greystone Manor, Ilkley Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale, LS29 7HW
01943 865575
information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk
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Moorfield is a happy, nurturing place with a sense of purpose. Our focus is to help our children become the best people they can be and we start by making sure they feel valued and cared for.
A love of learning is developed through an enriching and creative curriculum with many subjects taught by specialist subject teachers. We have a Shakespearean actor as our drama specialist, a bushcraft teacher, Director of Creative Arts, a computer scientist, choir master and singing teachers and a highly qualified sports coach.
Academic success is built on a very simple premise; happy and engaged children make good progress and achieve their potential. Our outstanding reputation for success in entrance exams does NOT come at the cost of a fulfilling and rounded curriculum where art, music, outdoor learning and our well-developed STEM curriculum is as important as maths and English. Additionally, we absolutely do not compromise on pastoral care and personal development and it is this which makes us a ‘gem of a school, it is what education should be all about’, (Good Schools Guide Review).
By the time they move on at eleven, our children are well placed to continue to thrive in their senior schools, whether that is the well-regarded Ilkley Grammar School or the various independent senior schools in the area. Moorfield children enjoy a fine reputation for their high standards of achievement, their good manners and their readiness to work hard to achieve their goals.
Wrap around care beyond school hours and in the holidays ensures that working parents can feel confident in the care their children are receiving, where the children’s welfare is paramount. Staff give their time freely by running various clubs at lunchtime and after school, harnessing the interests of the children. Clubs are as diverse as Samba band, robotics club, running, sewing, ukulele band, board games, maths club and country dancing! There is plenty to do and our children thrive on being busy.
Our most recent inspection rated Moorfield School and Nursery as ‘excellent’ in every area across the school, the first prep school in the area to achieve this for both educational quality and achievement AND personal development. This is the highest rating for independent schools. Inspectors were full of praise for the children and found them ‘enthusiastic, committed and engaged
learners who speak with great pride and passion for their school’. To read the report in full, go to the school’s website, www.moorfieldschool.co.uk where the link can be found on the home page.
At Moorfield, EVERY DAY IS OPEN DAY. If you are interested to see what we could do for your child, you are welcome to visit at any time. We look forward to meeting you.
enquiries@moorfieldschool.co.uk
01943 607285
Our beautiful setting in the Yorkshire Dales gives life at the school a real sense of adventure and discovery, providing children with space and freedom to grow as individuals and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Full and occasional boarding options from the age of 9.
Giggleswick Junior School, Mill Hill Lane, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0DG
Tel: +44 (0)1729 893100
Independent Day School Co-Educational from 2 – 11 years
Westville offers a unique educational journey in a warm and friendly environment. Rated by the Telegraph as one of the top ten best value preparatory schools in the UK. We offer every one of our pupils the very best teaching, the highest standards of pastoral care and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Carter’s Lane, Middleton, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0DQ
01943 608053
Woodhouse Grove School is an independent, co-educational, day and boarding public school and Sixth Form. it is located to the north of Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire, England. The school, and its preparatory junior school, Brontë House, is located in the Aire Valley
Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire, Bradford BD10 0NR
0113 250 2477
