Bootham Junior School
School summary
Rooted in Quaker values, Bootham Junior School offers an independent education to around 132 boys and girls in York. Its small size places it firmly among the more intimate prep schools, which tends to mean pupils are known well as individuals. Day fees range from £9,975 to £15,945 a year, and the school is led by Head Mrs Helen Todd.
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Teaching & academics
As a small independent prep school inspected by the ISI, Bootham Junior offers a closely supported learning environment in which children can be given individual attention. Its Quaker foundation shapes the wider ethos that surrounds academic life.
Head · Mrs Helen Todd
Beyond the classroom
Sport is broad for a school of this size, spanning gymnastics, dance, athletics and swimming alongside team games such as netball, tennis, football, basketball, cricket and rounders. The mix of individual and team activities gives children scope to find a discipline that suits them.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Quaker
- Boarding
- No
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £9,975 - £15,945
Quaker families can apply for a junior school bursary. Other scholarships and bursaries commence in year 7.
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A small, Quaker-rooted prep in the heart of York for families who value a personal, values-led start. Bursary support is available to Quaker families at this stage, with further scholarships and bursaries opening from Year 7.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.