MixedIndependentBoarding

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's

York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · YO26 9SS

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.

482

Pupils

£20,850

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
482
Location
York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
Website
https://www.qe.org/

Headteacher

Head Miss Lauren Blakeley

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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.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

A-levelGCSEBTECEPQ

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£19,650 - £20,850

Inspection reports

The last word

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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Where is The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's located?

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's is located at York, YO26 9SS.

What type of school is The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's?

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.

How many pupils attend The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's?

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's has approximately 482 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.