Bootham School, York

In its own words: "The values of the Society of Friends have been at the heart of Bootham School since it was founded in 1823. The purpose of Bootham’s Quaker Education is to liberate and equip its young people to flourish as adults and to live adventurous lives that will serve to create a better world."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bootham School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Bootham School are St Peter's School 2-18 (0.2 miles); The Mount School (York) (0.9 miles); York Steiner School (1.6 miles, Requires improvement); and OneSchool Global York Campus (2.2 miles).

Of the 79 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 53% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 18% into work.

In 2026, 128 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Main Entrance, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bootham Park (outside), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1026 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in York (175), as is usual near a town centre.