The Froebelian School
School summary
Founded in 1913 and rooted in Horsforth, Leeds, The Froebelian School is a small independent primary taking children from ages three to eleven. With roughly 138 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around ten to one, classes are intimate and individual attention is built into daily life. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, though it should be noted that the most recent compliance standards were not met. Almost a fifth of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to adapting to a range of needs.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Free month · No payment needed
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 March 2025
Teaching & academics
An ISI judgement of excellent reflects strong teaching across the primary years, supported by the low pupil-to-teacher ratio that allows staff to know each child well. With nearly 20 per cent of pupils on the SEN register, the school clearly works to support learners who need additional help alongside its wider cohort. Under headteacher Mrs Anna Coulson, the focus runs through to age eleven, preparing children for their next step.
Headteacher · Mrs Anna Coulson
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1913
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 19.7%
- EHC plans
- 1.52%
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones are allowed in school.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,080
Bursary fund of £57k provides means-tested support to a handful of children
Schools nearby
Richmond House School
Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber
Armley Grange School
Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber
Woodhouse Grove School
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
Ormston School
Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bronte House
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
Al Kauthar Girls Academy
Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber
Watch Passmate decide how to teach.
Answer as a child would. Left: what they see. Right: what it learns about them.
A long-established, small independent prep where excellent ratings and tiny classes promise close attention - though parents will want to ask about the unmet compliance standards.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
Works alongside your child’s tutor - not instead of them.
Free month · No payment needed
The Froebelian School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.