The schools admission procedures for North Yorkshire are all contained within their website or you can telephone 01609 533 679 to request printed copies of all the information.
The schools in the Harrogate area generally work to a catchment area. If you contact your local school directly they will be able to tell you if you are within their catchment area, they will also be able to give you details of any open days or their policy for visiting the school.
You may also want to read the school’s most recent OFSTED report to help you make your decision. Here
You may visit and or apply for a place at any school, however the admissions policy will outline who has priority (children with a statement of educational special needs, those with siblings in the school and those within the catchment etc) See your chosen schools website for full details.
The councils website showing catchment areas can be found here
There is no guarantee of getting a place in your preferred (or even second or third choice school) and the information about the appeals procedure can be found here.
We’re a down-to-earth and nurturing independent school for boys and girls from three months to 11 years based in the village of Birstwith, on the outskirts of Harrogate.
Set in 20-acres of magical grounds, we’re far closer to your home than you might think.
Just 10-minutes from the centre of Harrogate, and about 20 minutes from Ripon, Pateley Bridge and Knaresborough, our family school and nursery is a great option for families living in this corner of North Yorkshire.
We’re a school that puts our children’s happiness, academic development and wellbeing at the heart of all we do. We’re a place where firm friendships are forged and everybody’s contribution to school life is valued.
Our countryside location brings so many benefits to our pupils, not just to their educational attainment but their long-term well-being too. Our Gothic school building with Bronte connections and beautiful grounds provide endless outdoor learning opportunities for our happy children to make happy progress every day of the week.
Pupils leave school at the end of each day muddy, fulfilled and buzzing with ideas.
Every day at Belmont Grosvenor and Magic Tree Nursery is an Open Day, so please get in touch to see what makes us so special by calling 01423 771029 or emailing admin@belmontgrosvenor.co.uk.
Acting Headteacher: Mrs Emma Shea
Nursery Manager: Mrs Joanne Henderson
Belmont Grosvenor School
Swarcliffe Hall
Birstwith
Harrogate
HG3 2JG
01423 771029
admin@belmontgrosvenor.co.uk
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Queen Mary’s is a thriving school welcoming girls from age 3 – 16 and boys from 3 – 8, set in 40 acres of beautiful grounds, with minibus services from Harrogate and across the region.
Throughout the school, academic excellence and exceptional extra-curricular opportunities are offered within a nurturing environment, where education is truly tailored to the individual.
Within Queen Mary’s Pre-Prep, the team creates a happy, homely, caring atmosphere that is educationally stimulating, challenging and exciting. With small class sizes, children grow in confidence, respect others and the team creates magical childhood memories.
Queen Mary’s is one of the few remaining schools where the gift of a traditional childhood is as equally prized as academic excellence; where river swimming sits comfortably alongside coding. The stimulating and varied curriculum is delivered by a dedicated team of staff who bring out the best in each child. Recent results saw 31% of entries awarded 8-9s (the equivalent of an A* or A**) and many girls move on to prestigious sixth forms and universities including Oxbridge.
In offering a vibrant range of opportunities each child can make their own story. Whether it is performing on stage or taking part in the UK Mathematics Trust events, playing on the new floodlit astro-pitch or riding at the award-winning Queen Mary’s Equestrian Centre, the team will help your children find out where their passions lie.
Queen Mary’s offers truly flexible boarding to encourage independence and help busy parents and some pupils like to weekly or full board.
Queen Mary’s would be delighted to welcome you to an Open Day, can offer an individual visit on a date to suit you or why not try a Stay and Explore session.
Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk
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