York Steiner School
URN: 121759 • York YO10 4PB
Overview
- Name
- York Steiner School
- URN
- 121759
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Crabtree (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01904654983
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Danesmead, York YO10 4PB
Summary
York Steiner School is an independent alternative school located in York, catering to a mixed-gender population of 194 pupils, with a capacity of 275. Established over 40 years ago, the school promotes a holistic approach to education, fostering a sense of curiosity, creativity, and social responsibility among its students. The curriculum is designed to encourage personal development and independence, with a strong emphasis on nurturing a supportive and inclusive community.
The school offers a range of educational stages, starting from Gentle Beginnings for infants to Upper School for students aged 14-16. Pupils benefit from a consistent class teacher throughout their early years, which helps to build strong relationships and a deep understanding of individual learning needs. The curriculum integrates academic rigor with experiential learning, allowing students to explore subjects creatively and collaboratively.
York Steiner School is committed to creating a safe and happy learning environment, as highlighted by positive feedback from Ofsted inspections. The school actively engages families through various community events and initiatives, reinforcing its ethos of kindness and respect.
The school offers a range of educational stages, starting from Gentle Beginnings for infants to Upper School for students aged 14-16. Pupils benefit from a consistent class teacher throughout their early years, which helps to build strong relationships and a deep understanding of individual learning needs. The curriculum integrates academic rigor with experiential learning, allowing students to explore subjects creatively and collaboratively.
York Steiner School is committed to creating a safe and happy learning environment, as highlighted by positive feedback from Ofsted inspections. The school actively engages families through various community events and initiatives, reinforcing its ethos of kindness and respect.
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Nearby alternatives
- University of York (58.7)
- York St John University (58.7)
- Hob Moor Oaks School (57.9)
- Applefields School (54.7)
- Pocklington School (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- York
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 275
- Pupils
- 194
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 101
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-11-13
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 194 | 93 | 101 | 275 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 87 | 88 | 275 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 166 | 86 | 80 | 275 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 166 | 86 | 80 | 275 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 173 | 95 | 78 | 275 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 202 | 109 | 93 | 275 | 0.00 |
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