How many private schools are there in North Yorkshire?

There are 20 independent (private) schools in North Yorkshire listed on FindGreatSchools, covering prep, senior and all-through schools. Each listing links to a full profile with pupil numbers, demographics and inspection information where published.

What is the difference between an independent school and a private school?

Nothing — "independent school" and "private school" mean the same thing in the UK: a fee-paying school that operates outside local-authority control. Adding to the confusion, some of the oldest independent schools are traditionally known as "public schools".

Who inspects private schools in North Yorkshire?

Independent schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, while non-association independent schools are inspected by Ofsted. Where a school has a published Ofsted rating, we show it on its profile.

The best independent & private schools in North Yorkshire

Compare 20 independent and private schools in North Yorkshire: pupil numbers, school profiles and inspection ratings for every fee-paying school in the area.

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The best independent & private schools in North Yorkshire

Ampleforth College

Ashville College

Aysgarth School

Belmont Grosvenor School

Bootham School

Brackenfield School

Darwin School

Fyling Hall School

Giggleswick School

Queen Ethelburga's College

Queen Ethelburga's Prep School

Queen Mary's School

Read School

Scarborough College

St Peter's School 2-18

Tees Valley College

Terrington Hall School

The Mount School (York)

Wharfedale Montessori School

York Steiner School

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