The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's
York, North Yorkshire · YO26 9SS
AAB+ A-level
5.6%
9–7 GCSE
17.3%
Day fees
£32k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Queen Ethelburga's is a large independent coeducational boarding and day school in York with a comprehensive pipeline from nursery through sixth form. The school emphasises academic rigour alongside extensive co-curricular provision, including strong sport and performing arts programmes. Its boarding provision is a defining feature, with dedicated houses for different age groups and a pastoral focus on pupil wellbeing and personal development.
- →Comprehensive school spanning nursery to sixth form, allowing smooth progression
- →Strong boarding facilities with age-appropriate houses and wraparound pastoral care
- →Breadth of co-curricular provision including CCF, DofE, sport, music, and drama
- →Purposeful location in York with good transport links to major cities
Who thrives here
Pupils who value boarding community, breadth over specialisation, and a structured environment with clear pastoral oversight. Families seeking continuity from junior through sixth form, and those with international or forces connections.
Strengths at a glance
Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.
At a glance
Contact & visit
Undercroft Administration Centre, Thorpe Underwood Estate, Thorpe Underwood
York, North Yorkshire
YO26 9SS
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's?
Day fees at The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's are approximately £31,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's?
The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's admits pupils at 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's's exam results?
At The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's, 5.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 17.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's a boarding school?
The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's offers boarding as well as day places.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Integrated pastoral care across boarding and day pupils with dedicated houses
✓Breadth of co-curricular offer (sport, music, drama, CCF, DofE) beyond academics
✓Throughput from nursery to sixth form allows continuity and relationship stability
✓Strong sports and performance pathway infrastructure
Common concerns
!Large school cohort (447 pupils) may reduce individualisation compared to smaller independents
!No Ofsted track record yet limits visibility of independent scrutiny
!Not yet established at top tier of academic league tables for a school of this fee level and selectivity