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The Froebelian School, Horsforth

Prep
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 2–11

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.

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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.

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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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Anna Coulson
Pupils:114
LA:Leeds
Phone:01132583047
Address:Clarence Road, Horsforth, Horsforth, LS18 4LB
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1957

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    25 March 2025

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  • Non-Routine Inspection

    7 June 2024

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    12 January 2022

    PDF
  • Short Visit

    12 October 2017

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    23 May 2017

    PDF
  • Focused Compliance Inspection

    23 May 2017

    PDF
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URN:108108
UKPRN:10077562
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Leeds North West
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 3 nearby schools

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Keep up with The Froebelian School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Regent Avenue (opp)
66m · 1 min walk
Clarence Clarence Gardens (adj)
155m · 3 min walk
Sunnybank Avenue
208m · 3 min walk
Newlaithes Gardens (N bound)
243m · 4 min walk
Burley Lane Regent Rd (after)
247m · 4 min walk

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

57%

Available places

114 pupils

200 places

86 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Horsforth

Low pressure
New homes approved:57
Projected new pupils:10

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Horsforth

Across Leeds council

Low demand council-wide0.93 applications per place

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

No specialist provision recorded

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

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)

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