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Bootham Junior School

York, York, Yorkshire and the Humber · YO30 6NP

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.

132

Pupils

£15,945

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 132
Location: York, York, Yorkshire and the Humber
Website: https://www.boothamschool.com/

Headteacher

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.

Sport

Main sports

gymnasticsdanceathleticsnetballtennisswimmingfootballbasketballcricketrounders

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.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: Quaker
Boarding: No

Money matters

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.

The last word

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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