The Froebelian School, Horsforth
The Froebelian School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Horsforth. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Froebelian School in detail
The Froebelian School in its own words
In its own words: "At Froebelian all children are loved unconditionally, enabled ambitiously and supported compassionately. As one of the North’s leading educational success stories, the sense of community at Froebelian is second to none and we value our place in our local community, too."
From the headteacher's welcome: "The pupils’ attitudes to learning are exceptional.’ - The Independent Schools Inspectorate Outstanding Independent School Education | The Froebelian School, Horsforth Since 1913 - A few things you need to know about us."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, swimming, drama and philosophy.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 22 January 2027 and an open day on Friday 23 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Froebelian School are Richmond House School (2.1 miles); Woodhouse Grove School (2.6 miles); Core Training and Development limited (3.8 miles, Requires improvement); and Al Kauthar Girls Academy (4.4 miles).
Richmond House SchoolWoodhouse Grove SchoolCore Training and Development limitedAl Kauthar Girls Academy
Who goes there
In 2026, 9 pupils (7.9%) received SEN support and 4 (3.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kirkstall Forge Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Regent Avenue (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Froebelian School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
25 March 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
7 June 2024
Regulatory Compliance
12 January 2022
Short Visit
12 October 2017
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
23 May 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
23 May 2017
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from The Froebelian School
Family Night October 2026 - A Night to Remember
1 Oct 2026
We’d Love To Meet You
9 Sep 2026
Best Independent Preparatory School 2026 - Northern England and Excellence in Child Development & Support 2026
17 Jun 2026
100% Success
11 Jun 2026
Guest Speaker for 2026 Revealed
5 Jun 2026
Our Incredible Staff Team Raises over £2000 for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice
11 May 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 13 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
57%
Available places
114 pupils
200 places
86 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Horsforth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Horsforth
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,015
Applications
9,313
Got 1st preference
83.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
11.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
114
Total Pupils
61
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
The Froebelian School
Questions parents ask about The Froebelian School
When was The Froebelian School last inspected?
The Froebelian School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.
How many pupils go to The Froebelian School?
The Froebelian School has around 114 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Froebelian School?
The Froebelian School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The Froebelian School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 13 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Froebelian School?
The Froebelian School is at Clarence Road, Horsforth, Horsforth, LS18 4LB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)