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Verified 18 August 2026
The Mount School (York) is a private secondary-stage school in York, North Yorkshire, with a published age range of 2-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-18 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
The Mount School (York)
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Founded in 1785 by Quakers Esther and William Tuke, The Mount School York carries its origins into a distinct educational ethos: simplicity, truth, equality, peace, social justice and sustainability. Co-education runs from pre-school to Year 1, followed by girls' education from Year 2 through Year 13, within a 2-to-18 day and boarding community.
From Year 7 to sixth form, pupils study STEM, humanities, modern languages and creative arts. Years 7 to 9 include art, Latin, drama, geography and history alongside the core; GCSE pupils add optional subjects around English, mathematics, a modern foreign language and science. The prep school's Explore, Discover, Create curriculum gives younger pupils regular opportunities to present and share their work.
One boarding house in the main building offers full, weekly and flexi boarding with clear routines, supervision and communication. Weekly silent meetings, school and food councils, Model United Nations and charity work turn the Quaker emphasis into lived practice. Boarding remains available alongside day places.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 52.9% grade 5+ in English and maths and 48 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 15.4% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with York and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 48
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 52.9%
- EBacc APS
- 4.01
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with York and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-18
- Principal
- Miss Anna Wilby
- Pupil roll
- 223 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Dalton Terrace, York, North Yorkshire
- Postcode
- YO24 4DD
- Area
- York
School leadership
- Principal
- Miss Anna Wilby
School contact
- School phone
- 01904667500
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01904667500
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Senior day tuition including VAT, per term, 2026/27.
- Boarding fees
- Senior boarding tuition including VAT, per term, 2026/27.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 48 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 52.9% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 52.9% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.01 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 15.4% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 38.86 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 21 April 2026
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 21 April 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Mount School (York) handle admissions?
Mount School (York) handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Mount School (York)?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Mount School (York)?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Mount School (York)?
Mount School (York) is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 21 April 2026.