Schools in the North East

ASHVILLE COLLEGE Contact: Mr A Fleck, Headmaster Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 840 Religious Affiliation: Methodist	Green Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 9JP Map Tel. +44(0)1423 566 358 Fax.+44(0)1423 505 142 Email:   Website:
Comment: INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE - Ashville College is a school in which every pupil may find their niche, develop the confidence to excel and face the challenges and opportunities of the future.

BOOTHAM SCHOOL Contact: Jenny Daly, Registrar Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 600 Religious Affiliation: Quaker	Bootham York North Yorkshire YO30 7BU Map Tel. +44(0)1904 623261 Fax.+44(0)1904 656089 Email:   Website:
Comment: Quaker ethos means all pupils are trated with real individual care. Top exam results come from happy confident pupils and inspiring teachers. Stunning location in a beautiful city. Always worth putting Bootham on your short-list!

CHAPTER HOUSE PREP SCHOOL Contact: The Registrar Ages: Boys/Girls: 1-11 years  Attendance: Day & Boarding  No. of Students: 150 Religious Affiliation: Church of England	Thorpe Underwood Hall Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS Map Tel. +44(0)8707 423330 Fax.+44(0)8707 423310 Email:   Website:
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DURHAM SCHOOL Contact: Mrs. D. Woodlands Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years   Attendance: Day &  Boarding  No. of Students: 600 (Prep and Senior)	Durham DH1 4SZ Map Tel. +44(0)191 386 4783 Fax.+44(0)191 383 1025  Email:   Website:
Comment: One of England's oldest schools, near Durham Cathedral. Full, weekly and flexible boarding. Caring friendly community. Experienced EFL department. Easily reached from London, Newcastle and Manchester. Pick-up service from Newcastle Airport available.

FROEBEL HOUSE Headmistress: Mrs. L.A. Roberts Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 11 years  Attendance: Day No. of Students: 95	5 Marlborough Ave Hull East Yorks. HU5 3JP Map Tel. +44(0)1482 342272 Fax.+44(0)1964 550447  Email:   Website:
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HILL HOUSE ST MARY’S Contact: Jack Cusworth Ages: Boys/Girls: 2-16 years  Attendance: Day  No. of Students: 435	Rutland Street Thorne Road Doncaster S. Yorks DN1 2JD Map Tel. +44(0)1302 323563 Email:   Website:
Comment: At Hill House St. Mary's we believe that every boy and girl has a gift waiting to be discovered. We provide the conditions for every child to flourish. Precious talents will then surface and be developed to their full potential.

LEEDS GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Contact: Mrs J Halliwell (Head of Marketing) Ages: Girls: 3 - 18 years  Attendance: Day No. of Students: 1000 Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational	Headingley Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS6 1BN Map Tel. +44(0)113 2744000 Fax.+44(0)113 2752217  Email:   Website:
Comment: An education of continuous excellence in a friendly, supportive environment buzzing with lively enthusiasm. Students' academic results in public exams are among the best in the country. Transport is provided from many areas in and around Leeds. Please visit our website for further details.

POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Headmaster: Mr N Clements MA Ages: Boys/Girls: 7-18 years  Attendance: Day, Boarding & five day boarding No. of Students: 810 Religious Affiliation: Church of England

West Green Pocklington York East Yorkshire YO42 2NJ Map Tel. +44(0)1759 321200 Fax.+44(0)1759 306366 Email:   Website:

Comment: Pocklington is a traditional school with strong values rooted in its 1514 foundation. Our pupils enjoy excellent supportive relationships with their teachers and an all round education, designed to be aspirational and challenging, is provided to enable individuals to fulfil their true potential. The majority of our pupils leave to study at university including Oxbridge. The school is located on a 64 acre campus on the edge of the market town of Pocklington, 12 miles from York and 20 miles from Hull. Visits can be arranged at any time.

POLAM HALL SCHOOL Head: Miss Marie Green Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 5 years Girls only: 4 - 16  years. Co-educational Sixth Form  Attendance: Day& Boarding No. of Students: 460 Religious Affiliation: Inter-denominational	Grange Road Darlington Co Durham DL1 5PA Map Tel. +44(0)1325 463383 Fax.+44(0)1325 383539 Email:   Website:
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QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGE & COLLEGIATE SIXTH FORM FACULTY Contact: The Registrar Ages: Boys/Girls: 11-19 years  Attendance: Day & Boarding  No. of Students: 210 Religious Affiliation: Church Of England	Thorpe Underwood Hall Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS Map Tel. +44(0)8707 423330 Fax.+44(0)8707 423310 Email:   Website:
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QUEEN MARY’S SCHOOL Head of Admissions: Mrs V Robeson Ages:Boys:3 - 8 years Girls: 3 - 16 years  Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 205 Religious Affiliation: Woodard School	Baldserby Park Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3BZ Map Tel. +44(0)1845 575000 Fax.+44(0)1845 575001 Email:   Website:
Comment: One of the leading non-selective schools. Friendly and caring atmosphere, with outstanding music and drama. Scholarships available at 11+, 12+ and 13+.

ST. MARTIN’S AMPLEFORTH Headmaster: Mr N Higham Ages: Boys/Girls: 3-13 years  Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 190 Religious Affiliation: Catholic, welcoming all denominations.	Gilling East York North Yorkshire YO62 4HP Map Tel. +44(0)1439 766600 Fax.+44(0)1439 788538 Email:   Website:
Comment: With a Nursery and Pre-Prep department, this is the largest boarding prep school in the North of England. Situated in a real castle located in 3000 acres with woods, lakes, and a golf course, your child will experience the freedom of childhood while being educated to the highest standards.

TERRINGTON HALL Contact: The Headmaster, Jon Glen, BA, PGCE Ages: Boys/Girls: 3-13 years  Attendance: Day & Boarding  No. of Students: 210 Religious Affiliation: Church of England but all religious denominations accepted.	Terrington York North Yorkshire YO60 6PR Map Tel. +44(0)1653 648227 Fax.+44(0)01653 648458 Email:   Website:
Comment: Terrington is a co-educational preparatory school in beautiful countryside fifteen miles from York. There is also a pre-prep department for day children from the age of three.

WOODHOUSE GROVE SCHOOL Marketing Officer: Miss Jackie Balaam Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years  Attendance: Day & Boarding  No. of Students: 950	Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0NR Map Tel. +44(0)113 250 2477 Fax.+44(0)113 250 5290  Email:   Website:
Comment: We are a co-educational community in which boys and girls can flourish, learning together and being prepared properly for the world beyond school. Day pupils and boarders alike enjoy our extensive facilities and special atmosphere.  Wherever a child's ability lies, we will seek to nurture and encourage its development.

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