The Froebelian School
URN: 108108 • LS18 4LB
Overview
- Name
- The Froebelian School
- URN
- 108108
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Coulson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01132583047
- Website
- Visit The Froebelian School website
- Address
-
Clarence Road, LS18 4LB
Find on Google Maps
Summary
The Froebelian School, located in Horsforth, Leeds, is an independent preparatory school catering to children aged 2 to 11 years. Founded in 1913, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where values such as love, fairness, respect, and honesty are integral to its ethos. With a current enrolment of 132 pupils and a capacity for 200, class sizes are kept small, with no more than 24 students per class, ensuring individual attention and support.
The curriculum at Froebelian is designed to foster lifelong learning, emotional development, and social skills. It includes a strong focus on academic achievement alongside co-curricular activities such as sports, music, and drama. The school also offers a robust Outdoor Education Curriculum, including residential experiences and a unique version of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme for Year 6 students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s identity, with parents expressing a strong sense of belonging and connection. The school aims to create a joyful atmosphere where children can thrive, discover their interests, and develop confidence in a safe and supportive setting.
The curriculum at Froebelian is designed to foster lifelong learning, emotional development, and social skills. It includes a strong focus on academic achievement alongside co-curricular activities such as sports, music, and drama. The school also offers a robust Outdoor Education Curriculum, including residential experiences and a unique version of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme for Year 6 students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s identity, with parents expressing a strong sense of belonging and connection. The school aims to create a joyful atmosphere where children can thrive, discover their interests, and develop confidence in a safe and supportive setting.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Senior Leadership (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- The FROEBELIAN SCHOOL Open Events 2025 (calendar)
- Read more about our exciting programme of extra curricular activities, sports and clubs. (download)
- Forbes: The Froebelian Edition (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policy Statements (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Northern School of Contemporary Dance (70.2)
- Beechtree Steiner Initiative (62.8)
- Leeds Christian School of Excellence (61.2)
- West Oaks School (60.9)
- Leeds Arts University (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 132
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 64
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 132 | 68 | 64 | 200 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 142 | 74 | 68 | 200 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 180 | 92 | 88 | 200 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 180 | 92 | 88 | 200 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 170 | 85 | 85 | 200 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 182 | 89 | 93 | 200 | 0.00 |
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