Moorfield School and Nursery
School summary
Moorfield School and Nursery is a small independent in Ilkley, taking children from age 2 through to 11 across nursery and primary years. With just 93 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 10, this is an intimate setting where each child is well known to staff. Led by Head Mrs Jessica Crossley, the school earned an "excellent" judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the inspectorate's highest grade, with all compliance standards met. The size and ratio suit families looking for a close, attentive environment rather than the scale of a larger prep.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 October 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded its top "excellent" rating for the quality of pupils' achievement, a strong signal for a school of this size. The favourable staffing ratio of roughly ten pupils per teacher allows for close attention through the primary years. Around 11.65% of pupils receive SEN support, a little above one in ten, indicating that individual learning needs are recognised and accommodated.
Head · Mrs Jessica Crossley
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 11.65%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Parents are not allowed to use mobile phones in the school grounds and premises when dropping off and collecting children. Special permission is given for concerts and performances but with strict rules about no uploading to social media, parents are required to sign a contract to agree to this.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,901
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.