Westville House School
Ilkley, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · LS29 0DQ
A small independent school in Ilkley, North Yorkshire, Westville House has educated boys and girls since 1960. With just 82 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where children are likely to be known well by staff. Around one in five pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to tailoring its approach to individual needs. It is inspected by the ISI and led by Head Mrs Fran Colman.
82
Pupils
£13,425
Day fees / yr
Free month · No card needed · Cancel anytime
Schools nearby
Open in Google Maps ↗Overview & data
- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 82
- Location
- Ilkley, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- https://www.westvillehouseschool.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Fran Colman
Want your child to win a place at Westville House School?
Passmate builds a personalised practice plan from your target schools' exact 11+ topics - so every session moves your child closer to a place.
- Practice matched to Westville House School's 11+ format
- See precisely where your child stands, topic by topic
- A profile of how they think - not just scores
Free month · No card needed
Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent, Westville House operates outside the state framework. Its small size means class numbers are likely to be modest, allowing close attention to each child. The notable proportion of pupils receiving SEN support points to a setting that takes individual learning needs seriously.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.51%
- EHC plans
- 1.22%
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport features through hockey, football, cricket and athletics, giving children a mix of team and individual pursuits across the seasons.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1960
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,425
Inspection reports
The last word
A small, family-scale prep school in Ilkley for parents who value being known by name and individual support over the buzz of a larger institution.
The Passmate verdict
Have you considered?
Moorfield School and Nursery
Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School
Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Wharfedale Montessori School
Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber
Lady Lane Park School & Nursery
Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bronte House
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
Woodhouse Grove School
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
Westville House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Westville House School located?
Westville House School is located at Ilkley, LS29 0DQ.
What type of school is Westville House School?
Westville House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Westville House School?
Westville House School has approximately 82 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.