Westville House School

URN: 107453 • Ilkley LS29 0DQ

Overview

Name
Westville House School
URN
107453
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
33.9 / 100
Westville House School building in Ilkley

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Frances Colman (since 2025) , Headmaster
Telephone
01943608053
Website
Visit Westville House School website
Address
Carter's Lane, Ilkley LS29 0DQ
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Summary

Westville House School is an independent mixed school located in Ilkley, North Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 82 pupils and a capacity of 169. The school prioritises a nurturing environment that fosters creativity, confidence, and academic excellence. Its mission is to prepare students for fulfilling adult lives while promoting family values and well-rounded character development.

The curriculum at Westville House includes the 'Read, Write, Inc' learning scheme, which has received positive feedback from parents for its effectiveness. The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities that support physical development and well-being, with facilities that include modern classrooms, a sports field, and outdoor learning spaces.

Westville House School emphasises core values such as friendship, trust, wisdom, compassion, endurance, and humility, encouraging students to develop a love for learning and a sense of responsibility towards others and the community. The school has a strong record of preparing students for prestigious secondary schools, including grammar and independent institutions.

Key details

LA
North Yorkshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
169
Pupils
82
Boys
41
Girls
41
FSM %
Open date
1961-08-29
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 82 41 41 169
2024-09-11 127 66 61 169
2023-09-11 115 66 49 169 0.00
2022-09-11 115 66 49 169 0.00
2021-09-11 99 56 43 169 0.00
2020-09-11 81 46 35 169 0.00

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