Fyling Hall School
Whitby, North Yorkshire · YO22 4QD
Fyling Hall is a small, coeducational all-through boarding and day school founded in 1923 and situated in a dramatic clifftop location overlooking Robin Hood's Bay near Whitby. With around 163 pupils, the school prioritises a family-like atmosphere and individual nurturing, anchored in its founder Mab Bradley's philosophy that "the days that make us happy make us wise." The school combines traditional independent education with a contemporary pastoral emphasis, serving families who value close-knit community and coastal North Yorkshire as an educational setting.
- →Exceptionally small class sizes and family-like pastoral environment where every child is known individually
- →Picturesque, secure setting on the Yorkshire coast with outdoor space and access to natural landscape
- →Flexible boarding options combined with all-through education (ages 4–18) in one community
- →Emphasis on happiness and wellbeing as foundation for academic success
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in small, nurturing communities; boarders seeking a supportive alternative to large urban schools; families valuing outdoor access and East Coast location; children who benefit from individualised attention and close pastoral relationships.
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Robin Hoods Bay
Whitby, North Yorkshire
YO22 4QD
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Fyling Hall School?
Day fees at Fyling Hall School are approximately £15,540 per year (2026/27). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Fyling Hall School?
Fyling Hall School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Fyling Hall School's exam results?
At Fyling Hall School, 16.7% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 19.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Fyling Hall School a boarding school?
Fyling Hall School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Fyling Hall School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Fyling Hall School “Good” (2018).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuine family-like atmosphere and strong pastoral care
✓Staff know every pupil well; individualised approach to learning
✓Beautiful coastal setting and access to outdoor learning
✓Happy, confident pupils; wellbeing prioritised
✓Small class sizes enable tailored teaching
✓Strong community ethos and inclusive boarding experience
Common concerns
!Rural location limits transport links and may isolate day pupils from other major schools
!Limited peer cohort (163 pupils) may not suit ambitious or highly competitive pupils
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited public accountability data
!Facilities and academic breadth may be smaller than urban independents
!Restricted university partnerships or specialist careers provision for smaller sixth form