Chapter House Preparatory School and King's Magna Middle School
School summary
Spanning the preparatory and middle years under two heads, Karen Kilkenny at Chapter House and Kyna Adkins at King's Magna, this independent school in York offers a continuous path through the early stages of education. It is a relatively small community of around 493 pupils, mixed throughout, with boarding available alongside day places. The dual-school structure allows younger and slightly older children to be taught in settings tailored to their stage. Families looking for an independent education in North Yorkshire with the option of weekly or full boarding will find both within one organisation.
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Teaching & academics
As an independent school, it is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted. The split between Chapter House for the preparatory years and King's Magna for the middle years gives each phase its own leadership and focus.
Head · Karen Kilkenny (Chapter House) / Kyna Adkins (King's Magna)
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- Yes
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,765 - £18,525
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £35,625 - £37,065
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A small, mixed independent in York that takes pupils through their prep and middle years, with boarding fees reaching up to £37,065 for families who want it.
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Chapter House Preparatory School and King's Magna Middle School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.