MixedIndependentBoarding

Terrington Hall School

Terrington, York, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · YO60 6PR

Terrington Hall is a small independent prep school in the village of Terrington, near York, taking boys and girls from ages 3 to 13 with the option of boarding. With around 203 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly ten to one, classes are intimate and pupils are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, though it should be noted that compliance requirements were not met at the most recent inspection. One striking feature is the school's commitment to a screen-free environment: phones, gaming devices and internet-enabled watches are banned everywhere, including the boarding house and on trips.

203

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£22,644

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-13
Pupils: 203
Pupil:teacher ratio: 10
Location: Terrington, York, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
Website: https://www.terringtonhall.com/
Telephone: 01653 648227

Headteacher

Head Mr Huw Thomas

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Teaching & academics

Both the quality of pupils' academic achievement and their personal development were judged excellent by the ISI. The low pupil-to-teacher ratio of around ten supports close attention to individual progress, which matters in a setting preparing children for entry at 13. A notably high proportion of pupils, just over a quarter, receive SEN support, suggesting the school is geared to identifying and helping a range of learning needs.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 25.65%
EHC plans: 0%

Beyond the classroom

Boarding is offered alongside day places, giving pupils a fuller residential experience and a routine that extends beyond the classroom. The strict device-free policy, applied even on residentials, shapes a school culture centred on face-to-face activity and outdoor village surroundings.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Device and phone-free site for children. Ban includes gaming devices and internet-enabled watches. Policy covers entire school, including boarding house, as well as all school trips and residentials.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £13,968 - £22,644
Boarding fees (per year): £25,590

A small number of means-tested bursaries are available from year 3 upwards

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 28 November 2023

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The last word

A small, traditional prep with strong ISI marks for both teaching and character, and an unusually firm stance on screens. Families should weigh the excellent ratings against the unmet compliance finding.

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