Aysgarth School
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Aysgarth School Bedale, North Yorkshire Visit
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Aysgarth School
Bedale
210 pupils, ages 3-13
Mixed
Day and Boarding

Aysgarth School

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Sequestered in acres of North Yorkshire countryside, this traditional boys prep is an ideal environment for energetic boys who like to get stuck in, working hard but playing hard too. On our visit, we were struck by how happy, well-mannered and charming all the boys were, testament to the holistic education they’re receiving, with excellent pastoral care instilling values that will see them through life.

Aysgarth's pre-prep has been co-ed for over 30 years, but there's big change afoot: in September 2024, the school became fully co-educational, admitting girls all the way through to Year 8. It's an exciting moment of transition for the school, and we're looking forward to this next chapter for Aysgarth.

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Boys playing outside all wearing blue shirts and jumpers
Boys doing archery standing on green grass with pink blossom in the foreground
  • Senior school destinations

    Senior school destinations

    Ampleforth - 2, Eton - 2, Fettes - 2, Giggleswick - 1, Harrow - 3, Marlborough - 1, Oundle - 1, Repton -1, Rugby -2, Sherborne - 1, Sedbergh -1, Shrewsbury - 8, St Peter's York - 2, Stowe - 1

  • Scholarships for senior schools

    Scholarships

    Academic2Fettes, Shrewsbury
    Music2 Shrewsbury and Oundle
    Drama2 Shrewsbury and Stowe
    Sport3 Rugby, Gigglewick and Sedbergh
    Art2 Shrewsbury


  • Fees and bursaries

    Day fees per term

    Nursery£3,405
    Reception£3,405
    Year 1£3,760
    Year 2£3,860
    Year 3£4,525
    Year 4£8,370
    Year 5£8,370
    Year 6£8,370
    Year 7£8,370
    Year 8 £8,370
    Boarding fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2-
    Year 3 -
    Year 4 £10,890
    Year 5 £10,890
    Year 6£10,890
    Year 7£10,890
    Year 8 £10,890




    Bursaries
    With the support of the Aysgarth School Foundation, the school is able to offer help with the payment of fees for families who would not otherwise be able to afford them. This financial support may be in the form of an award of up to 100% of fees. Awards are subject to an assessment of the financial, compassionate or other pertinent circumstances of applicants. All information is provided and received in strict confidence.
     

    Bursary contact:
    Admissions and Marketing Manager Niki Pargeter
    npargeter@aysgarthschool.co.uk
  • SEND

    This school currently supports the following kinds of learning needs, health needs and physical disabilities:
    Dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ASD, slow processing, weak working memory. Health: a range of allergies, diabetes, Physical: visually impaired.

    This school currently delivers the following interventions to pupils in class and outside class to support their learning, health and/or physical needs:
    Toe by toe, Power of 2, reciprocal reading, Alpha to Omega, Trugs, Talisman reading intervention programme, TA in the class to support in English and maths. School councillor to support mental health. N Yorks VI team to support visually impaired.

    This school currently provides the following support for pupils' mental health needs
    The school has the benefit of spending a great deal of time with the boys and the boys feel comfortable in turning to any member of staff. Form Tutors and House Parents are formally the first point of contact, but the boys are free to approach any member staff who they would feel comfortable talking to. They have an excellent team of matrons and Lottie, in her role as Headmaster’s Wife and ‘Mummy’ to all the boys is often a favoured point of contact. For those who may need additional help, they have a super school counsellor and they work closely with ‘Teenagers Translated‘to ensure that the staff are well trained and that the boys are well prepared for the many challenges that come their way.'

    Co-ordinator: Susanna Ogden  sogden@aysgarthschool.co.uk
  • Transport links

    School Transport
    Escorted train service to/from London

    Public Transport
    Nearest mainline train station: Northallerton
    Journey time to London by train: 145 minutes
    Nearest international airport: Newcastle International / Teeside International / Leeds Airport (33 miles)


  • FAQs

    Does Aysgarth School have a motto?
    Yes – the school motto is 'Of Oak, Not Willow'.

    Are there any notable alumni from Aysgarth School?
    Aysgarth School alumni include four-time gold medal-winning Olympic rower Sir Matthew Pinsent and adventurer Robert Swan, the first person to walk both the North and South Pole.

    Will my child follow a nutritious health plan at Aysgarth?
    Most definitely. Aysgarth School’s meals are all homemade using fresh, local produce. They cater for all dietary requirements and monitor the use of additives very carefully.

Aysgarth School is
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Address
Newton-le-willows, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1TF

Contact
admissions@aysgarthschool.co.uk
01677 450240

Website
aysgarthschool.com

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Fees

Term Dates

Bursaries


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