Boarding School in York for Years 3 to 13
Discover one of the best independent boarding schools in the UK, where students from Years 3 to 13 (ages 7 – 18) benefit from exceptional facilities and activities beyond the school day.
At Queen Ethelburga's in Yorkshire, we provide the option for both full-time and weekly boarding to help match you and your child's needs. Boarders enjoy access to the state-of-the-art Sports Village, inspiring Creative Arts classrooms, dedicated study centres, and exclusive use of Muggles - our on-site activity centre featuring a gaming console suite and a climbing wall.
From Primary School Boarding -Our boarding school caters for all ages. Younger boarders thrive in award-winning dormitories tailored to their needs, with accessible cupboards and child-friendly furniture. Our littlest boarders can also ask for a House Parent to read a bedtime story and tuck them in at night. |
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- To Sixth Form BoardingFor Sixth Form students, boarding life offers even greater independence. Boarders live in the Atrium, a modern, university-style living space, complete with common rooms for table tennis, private bedrooms surrounding the dining hall, and access to TVs, game consoles, coffee machines, ovens, kettles, and washing machines. |
“My experience within boarding is one that I will never forget. I was able to enjoy my free time with my friends and roommates as a distraction from the stressful school hours. Boarding allowed me to try out new activities. I stepped out of my comfort zone, and it enabled me to get to know more people who shared the same environment as me. Boarding is like a second home and it's always comfortable and fun to be in every day.”
Year 13, Boarding Student
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Winner of the BSA Boarding House Refurbishment Award 2024!BSA (The Boarding Schools' Association) has recognised Queen Ethelburga's for the newly redesigned boarding rooms created with our youngest students in mind. The Court's boarding rooms include a bathtub, accessible furniture and a beautiful garden kitchen (which won a Northern Design Award!). |
Safe And Secure Boarding School Near York
Queen Ethelburga’s is spread across 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside between Leeds, Harrogate and York. Every boarding house is on-site and only a few feet from the school, allowing students to roam the site and access all facilities safely. The campus is secluded and has 24/7 security so parents can be confident that their children are safely looked after. Our rural location makes us much safer than boarding schools located in cities.
A Campus That Feels More Like a Town
The hustle and bustle around our Yorkshire campus makes the school feel like a town in itself. Boarders have access to an on-site Medical Centre, gym, swimming pool, uniform and essentials shop, tuck shop, coffee shop and a weekend fast-food café.
At weekends, there are plenty of organised activities to keep boarding students entertained, including a Welcome Weekend party at the beginning of term with inflatables and food vans. Students can also go on trips off-site to local cities or towns like York, Harrogate, and Leeds.
Take a virtual tour of the boarding school:
Amazing Common Rooms And Bedrooms
Modern facilities with everything you could ever need.
Teaching Skills For Life
Our House Parents promote independence and take the time to teach essential skills for life.
Younger students are taught how to tie shoelaces and ties, fasten top buttons, make beds and brush/style hair. Further up the school students are taught how to wash clothes, cook healthy meals, and polish shoes.
Staff across boarding, wellbeing, teaching and careers help to prepare students for the independence of life beyond school. The Careers team begin working with students from Key Stage Two and Sixth Formers enjoy ‘Learn For Life’ sessions in their form time to teach them key skills for working life and living at university.
Year-Round Boarding Options and Holiday Care
Both UK and international students can stay during the holidays at Holidays At QE, a residential holiday camp offering an alternative British homestay experience.
Holiday at QE is run by the leisure team, who organise a bespoke package of organised activities and off-site trips.
Boarders can also access all the campus facilities, which is a real advantage for students in exam years who need access to the Creative Arts, Music, Sports, or Performing Arts departments.
14 Nights Of Childcare For Day School Students
Find out why boarding students love staying at Queen Ethelburga’s with Incidental Boarding.
Day students can stay overnight for up to 14 days a year. We have many students who choose to use Incidental Boarding to attend evening activities, catch up with coursework, attend a sleepover, or for when family are not available to look after them at home.
Why Choose Queen Ethelburga's Boarding School?
Queen Ethelburga's offers a truly exceptional UK boarding school experience with:
- Award-winning accommodation designed for different age groups
- Outstanding pastoral care from experienced House Parents
- Comprehensive facilities all within a secure 220-acre campus
- Flexible boarding options including full, weekly and occasional boarding
For more information about boarding life at Queen Ethelburga's or to arrange a visit, please contact our admissions team.
