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Aysgarth School, Bedale DL8

Newton-le-Willows, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1TF

Aysgarth School, Bedale DL8

10 simple reasons to choose Aysgarth School

Independent prep school and nursery in Bedale.
For pupils aged 2 to 13 years.
Boys' school (mixed pre-prep).
Day and boarding school. Around 70% of pupils board, 60% are full boarders and 40% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 4 for boys only.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Aysgarth School fees range from £2,905 (Rec) to £7,140 per term (2021/22). Full boarding fees are £9,290 per term.

10 better reasons to choose Aysgarth School

Schoolsmith Score®; 91.
One of the best independent prep schools in Bedale and one of the 3 best primary schools for 10 miles.
On average, 13.2 pupils per class and 9.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for Aysgarth School pupils are one of about 30 boarding schools. On average, over the past few years, the most popular schools have been Uppingham (20% of leavers), Harrow (10%), Ampleforth (10%), Sedbergh (10%), and Shrewsbury (10%). 30% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum and also includes PSHCE, reasoning, French, Latin. There are over 10 extra-curricular academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, and languages throughout, for science and art from Year 4, and for most subjects from Year 5.
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, and visiting speakers. Forest School up to Year 3 and residential trips for the most senior pupils.
School offers over 25 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in rugby 7s.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. All pupils learn an instrument in class and most take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Three choirs and several instrument ensembles. Up to 10 extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 6.00pm.

Find another school near Aysgarth School

Independent Prep Schools

Day: Queen Mary's School, Prep & Pre-Prep (22.3 miles); Cundall Manor Preparatory School (22.7 miles); Yarm Preparatory School (28.8 miles). Boarding: Queen Mary's School, Prep & Pre-Prep (22.3 miles); Cundall Manor Preparatory School (22.7 miles); Barnard Castle Preparatory School (29.8 miles).

State Primary Schools

Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School (4 miles); Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School (9.8 miles); North and South Cowton Community Primary School (14.4 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Day: Queen Mary's School (22.3 miles); Cundall Manor School (22.7 miles); Yarm School (29.1 miles). Boarding: Queen Mary's School (16.7 miles); Cundall Manor School (19.9 miles); Barnard Castle School (22.1 miles).

State Senior Schools

St Francis Xavier School (16.9 miles); Thirsk School & Sixth Form College (18.8 miles); Ripon Grammar School (19.4 miles).

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