Bootham School
URN: 121722 • York YO30 7BU
Overview
- Name
- Bootham School
- URN
- 121722
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Quaker
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 38.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Deneal Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01904623261
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 51 Bootham, York YO30 7BU
Summary
Bootham School is an independent mixed school located in York, with a current enrolment of 623 students and a capacity of 750. Rooted in Quaker principles, the school promotes an educational ethos that prioritises personal development, intrinsic motivation, and social responsibility. This approach encourages students to become confident individuals who are aware of their role in contributing positively to society.
The curriculum at Bootham is designed to foster intellectual curiosity and personal growth, offering a range of academic, sporting, cultural, and leadership opportunities. The school is noted for its strong pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives the support needed to thrive both academically and personally. Bootham has a proven track record of students successfully gaining admission to their chosen universities.
Community is central to Bootham's identity, with a vibrant network of alumni and friends contributing to the school's culture. The Headmaster, Dr Deneal Smith, emphasises that Bootham is distinct from typical private schools, focusing on developing well-rounded individuals rather than merely prioritising exam results.
The curriculum at Bootham is designed to foster intellectual curiosity and personal growth, offering a range of academic, sporting, cultural, and leadership opportunities. The school is noted for its strong pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives the support needed to thrive both academically and personally. Bootham has a proven track record of students successfully gaining admission to their chosen universities.
Community is central to Bootham's identity, with a vibrant network of alumni and friends contributing to the school's culture. The Headmaster, Dr Deneal Smith, emphasises that Bootham is distinct from typical private schools, focusing on developing well-rounded individuals rather than merely prioritising exam results.
Useful links
- Board of Governors (governance)
- Senior School ▾ (sen)
- Senior School Admissions (sen)
- Senior (sen)
- Inside the Classroom (sen)
- Outside the Classroom (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Admissions ▾ (other)
- International Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- University of York (58.7)
- York St John University (58.7)
- Hob Moor Oaks School (57.9)
- Applefields School (54.7)
- York Steiner School (52.1)
Key details
- LA
- York
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 623
- Boys
- 337
- Girls
- 286
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1907-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 623 | 337 | 286 | 750 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 665 | 357 | 308 | 750 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 614 | 350 | 264 | 675 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 614 | 350 | 264 | 618 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 588 | 334 | 254 | 618 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 580 | 328 | 252 | 618 | 0.00 |
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