Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
Bootham School is a co-educational independent secondary in York, awarded a 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2025 ISI inspection, the quality of pupils' personal development was judged excellent. The inspection also found the quality of academic and other achievements at the school to be good.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
In its 2025 ISI inspection, Bootham School was judged excellent for the quality of pupils' personal development, and good for the quality of academic and other achievements, the success of the school, and leadership and management.
Bootham School has 587 pupils aged 3 to 19.
Bootham School is an independent school with a Quaker character.
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