Best Private Schools in Yorkshire - Co-Ed, Boys, Girls
Overview
Yorkshire has 36 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer day places, with over half offering boarding places as well. There are no boarding-only independent schools in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Independent School League Table 2018/19
| GCSE Rank | A*/ A% | School | Gender | Day / Boarding | Day Fees | Boarding Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80.1 | Queen Ethelburga's College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £15,090 | £36,390 |
| 2 | 73.7 | Sheffield High School for Girls | Girls | Day | £13,359 | N/A |
| 3 | 71.8 | Bradford Grammar School | Co-ed | Day | £13,140 | N/A |
| 4 | 70.4 | The Grammar School at Leeds | Co-ed | Day | £14,328 | N/A |
| 5 | 68.7 | St Peter's School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £18,705 | £31,080 |
| 6 | 64.6 | Yarm School | Co-ed | Day | £13,728 | N/A |
| 7 | 63.9 | Wakefield Girls' High School | Girls | Day | £13,445 | N/A |
| 8 | 62.7 | Hymers College | Co-ed | Day | £11,866 | N/A |
| 9 | 59.2 | Ampleforth College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £25,374 | £36,486 |
| 10 | 58.4 | Queen Margaret's School | Girls | Day & Boarding | £19,500 | £33,690 |
| 11 | 55.3 | Harrogate Ladies' College | Girls | Day & Boarding | £17,010 | £31,725 |
| 12 | 55.2 | Birkdale School | Boys | Day | £13,710 | N/A |
| 13 | 53.5 | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | Boys | Day | £13,445 | N/A |
| 14 | 52.7 | Ashville College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £15,788 | £23,515 |
| 15 | 52.3 | Ackworth School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £14,490 | £31,560 |
| 16 | 44.7 | Hill House School (Doncaster) | Co-ed | Day | £12,990 | N/A |
| 17 | 42.6 | Giggleswick School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £22,350 | £35,400 |
| 18 | 41.2 | The Mount School (York) | Girls | Day & Boarding | £15,810 | £20,850 |
| 19 | 41.0 | Sedbergh School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £25,662 | £34,854 |
| 20 | 40.0 | Pocklington School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £15,057 | £29,346 |
| 21 | 38.6 | Scarborough College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £13,710 | £22,923 |
| 22 | 37.0 | Huddersfield Grammar School | Co-ed | Day | £11,103 | N/A |
| 23 | 35.1 | Woodhouse Grove School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £13,800 | £29,100 |
| 24 | 34.6 | Westbourne School (Yorkshire) | Co-ed | Day | £13,350 | N/A |
| 25 | 31.0 | Fyling Hall School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £9,570 | £20,916 |
| 26 | 27.0 | Cundall Manor School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £16,236 | £21,360 |
| 27 | 26.0 | Silcoates School | Co-ed | Day | £14,480 | N/A |
| 28 | 18.3 | Hipperholme Grammar School | Co-ed | Day | £11,295 | N/A |
| 29 | 16.7 | Read School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £12,270 | £26,670 |
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Best Private Schools in Yorkshire
There are 36 independent schools in Yorkshire.
Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
Thorpe Underwood Hall, York, YO26 9SSGCSE A*/A: 80.1%- 10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PEGCSE A*/A: 73.7%
- Keighley Road, Bradford, BD9 4JPGCSE A*/A: 71.8%
- Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8GSGCSE A*/A: 70.4%
- Clifton, York, YO30 6ABGCSE A*/A: 68.7%
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Thorpe Underwood Hall, York, YO26 9SSA-Level A*/A: 80.1%
- Clifton, York, YO30 6ABA-Level A*/A: 58.6%
- The Friarage, Yarm, TS15 9EJA-Level A*/A: 55.2%
- Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8GSA-Level A*/A: 50.9%
- Keighley Road, Bradford, BD9 4JPA-Level A*/A: 45%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £3,297 | £25,662 | £14,761 |
| Boarding Places | £19,845 | £36,486 | £28,009 |
Best Boys Schools in Yorkshire
There are 2 independent boys schools in Yorkshire, Birkdale School and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.
Best Private Boys Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing boys schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Clarke Drive, Sheffield, S10 2NSGCSE A*/A: 55.2%
- 154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QXGCSE A*/A: 53.5%
Best Private Boys Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing boys schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Clarke Drive, Sheffield, S10 2NSA-Level A*/A: 41.3%
- 154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QXA-Level A*/A: 33.6%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £13,445 | £13,710 | £13,578 |
| Boarding Places | - | - | - |
Best Girls Schools in Yorkshire
There are 7 independent girls schools in Yorkshire.
Best Private Girls Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- 10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PEGCSE A*/A: 73.7%
- Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QSGCSE A*/A: 63.9%
- Escrick Park, Escrick,York, YO19 6EUGCSE A*/A: 58.4%
- Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QGGCSE A*/A: 55.3%
- Dalton Terrace, York, YO24 4DDGCSE A*/A: 41.2%
Best Private Girls Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QSA-Level A*/A: 44%
- 10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PEA-Level A*/A: 42.2%
- Escrick Park, Escrick,York, YO19 6EUA-Level A*/A: 42.1%
- Dalton Terrace, York, YO24 4DDA-Level A*/A: 28.2%
- Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QGA-Level A*/A: 24%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £13,359 | £19,500 | £15,825 |
| Boarding Places | £20,850 | £33,690 | £27,596 |
Best Co-ed Schools in Yorkshire
There are 27 private co-ed schools in Yorkshire.
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Thorpe Underwood Hall, York, YO26 9SSGCSE A*/A: 80.1%
- Keighley Road, Bradford, BD9 4JPGCSE A*/A: 71.8%
- Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8GSGCSE A*/A: 70.4%
- Clifton, York, YO30 6ABGCSE A*/A: 68.7%
- The Friarage, Yarm, TS15 9EJGCSE A*/A: 64.6%
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Thorpe Underwood Hall, York, YO26 9SSA-Level A*/A: 80.1%
- Clifton, York, YO30 6ABA-Level A*/A: 58.6%
- The Friarage, Yarm, TS15 9EJA-Level A*/A: 55.2%
- Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8GSA-Level A*/A: 50.9%
- Keighley Road, Bradford, BD9 4JPA-Level A*/A: 45%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £3,297 | £25,662 | £14,573 |
| Boarding Places | £19,845 | £36,486 | £28,112 |
Yorkshire Private School Costs (Averages)
| Day | Boarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | £14,761 | £28,009 |
| Boys | £13,578 | N/A |
| Girls | £15,825 | £27,596 |
| Co-Ed | £14,573 | £28,112 |