The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's
School summary
Part of the wider Queen Ethelburga's collegiate near York, The Faculty is an independent, co-educational school of around 482 pupils, placing it firmly among the smaller schools of its kind. Boarding sits alongside day places, and the relatively compact roll suggests a setting where pupils are unlikely to be lost in the crowd. Inspection falls under the Independent Schools Inspectorate, and the school is led by Miss Lauren Blakeley.
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Inspection reports
Teaching & academics
The curriculum spans GCSE through to A-level, with vocational BTEC qualifications offered alongside the more traditional route. The inclusion of the Extended Project Qualification gives sixth-formers the chance to pursue independent research and develop the kind of self-directed study skills valued by universities. The blend of academic and applied pathways indicates a school willing to tailor provision to different strengths.
Head · Miss Lauren Blakeley
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £19,650 - £20,850
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A small, mixed independent school near York offering both boarding and day places, with a curriculum broad enough to suit academic and vocational learners alike. Day fees run from £19,650 to £20,850 a year.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.