The Mount School (York), York
The Mount School (York) is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in York. It has a Quaker religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Mount School (York) in detail
The Mount School (York) in its own words
In its own words: "We are committed to bringing out the best in every pupil in all that they do. At The Mount, pupils develop their academic and social talents to the full, within a happy and supportive community. Tradition is combined with dynamic and forward-thinking teaching to equip pupils with the skills, ambition and confidence to succeed."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Spacious lawns and playing fields are surrounded by s chool building s, providing pupils with a safe and secure place to not only learn but to explore and relax. The Mount School was founded in 1785, when prominent Quakers, Esther and William Tuke, wanted to provide a a high - quality, values led education."
Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
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 The Mount School (York) can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Mount School (York) are Bootham School (0.9 miles); St Peter's School 2-18 (1 mile); York Steiner School (1.1 miles, Requires improvement); and OneSchool Global York Campus (1.3 miles).
Bootham SchoolSt Peter's School 2-18York Steiner SchoolOneSchool Global York Campus
Where pupils go next
Of the 20 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 55% went on to university or other higher education and 30% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 49 pupils (22%) received SEN support and 3 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is York Rail Station, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Mount (o/s 121), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Mount School (York) stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 815 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.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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
21 April 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
17 January 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
9 May 2024
Regulatory Compliance
7 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
6 November 2018
Short Visit
6 May 2016
Regulatory Compliance
8 December 2015
Integrated
16 October 2012
About
The Mount School is a private Quaker day and boarding school for girls ages 3–18, and a co-ed Junior School, located in York, England. The school was founded in 1785, and the current Head is Anna Wilby.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
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 The Mount School (York) can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 1 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby all-through schools
Latest from The Mount School (York)
Mount Girls Make Maths Look Easy, Consistently Achieving in National Maths Competitions
2 Oct 2026
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2 Oct 2026
Mount Book Fair Raises Nearly £600 for Prep School Library Refresh
1 Oct 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Mount School (York).
- Adventure Camp | The MountAt the school · Not yet graded
- ART CAMP @ Scarcroft500m away · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach York 2610m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 47
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 35 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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 York is 12.5 (the median across 74 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
48%
Available places
223 pupils
461 places
238 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for York
Across York council
Places available
1,977
Applications
1,772
Got 1st preference
93.7%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across York council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
23.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
223
Total Pupils
16
Boys
207
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about The Mount School (York)
What are GCSE results like at The Mount School (York)?
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 The Mount School (York) can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The Mount School (York) last inspected?
The Mount School (York) is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to The Mount School (York)?
The Mount School (York) has around 223 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Mount School (York)?
The Mount School (York) 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.
Does The Mount School (York) have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Adventure Camp | The Mount (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The Mount School (York)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 35 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 York is 12.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Mount School (York)?
The Mount School (York) is at Dalton Terrace, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4DD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)