Bootham School continues to build on its national reputation as a school with a difference and next year celebrates 200 years of outstanding education. This Quaker school has been leading the way in intelligent education since 1823 and has been dubbed by the Good School Guide as ?the thinking parent?s school.?
Founded by York?s leading Quaker families, the School values more than just academic success; it encourages students to be creative thinkers, peacemakers and confident humanitarians.
Students benefit from the small class sizes, inspirational teaching and the wide-ranging activity programme you would expect from a leading independent school. However, its Quaker heritage and ethos bring something extra; a solid foundation of moral principles, public duty and a positive view of the world and its people.  Alumni include Ocado chairman Sir Stuart Rose, COVID specialist Professor Peter Openshaw, Elizabeth Waterman (named as one of the Top 50 UK Women in Engineering under 35), renowned graffiti artist Harriet Wood and singer Benjamin Francis Leftwich. 

Set in a beautiful campus just minutes away from York Minster, the School enjoys an enviable location, just two hours away from London by train. Boarders are housed in beautifully refurbished Georgian buildings and a recently renovated College area provides sixth form students with impressive study areas. 
With excellent academic results, an extensive activity programme and outstanding pastoral care, Bootham continues to a...