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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- 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
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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The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's 11+: frequently asked questions
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.