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Day Private Schools in Thornton-le-Clay

Thornton-le-Clay has 8 independent day schools offering local education across different age groups. Families can compare school types and entry points.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points and key dates.

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Terrington Hall School

York, North Yorkshire, YO60 6PR

3.4 miles from Thornton-le-Clay

Fees from

£4,078 / term

Co-Ed 2–14 191 Day & Boarding

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Ampleforth College

York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4ER

10.1 miles from Thornton-le-Clay

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£8,472 / term

Co-Ed 11–19 404 Day & Boarding

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Bootham School

York, North Yorkshire, YO30 7BU

10.1 miles from Thornton-le-Clay

Fees from

£3,325 / term

Co-Ed 2–19 623 Day & Boarding

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St Peter's School, York

York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6AB

10.1 miles from Thornton-le-Clay

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£3,828 / term

Co-Ed 2–18 1,328 Day & Boarding

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The Mount School, York

York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4DD

11.0 miles from Thornton-le-Clay

Fees from

£2,726 / term

Co-Ed 2–18 223 Day & Boarding

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York Steiner School

York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4PB

11.2 miles from Thornton-le-Clay

Co-Ed 3–16 194 Day

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OneSchool Global York Campus

York, Yorkshire, YO23 2QA

12.0 miles from Thornton-le-Clay

Fees from

£1,936 / term

Co-Ed 7–18 115 Day

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Pocklington School

York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2NJ

12.4 miles from Thornton-le-Clay

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£4,318 / term

Co-Ed 2–18 730 Day & Boarding

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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Thornton-le-Clay

How many private schools are there in Thornton-le-Clay?

There are 8 independent schools in and around Thornton-le-Clay, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.

Are there boarding schools in Thornton-le-Clay?

Yes, several schools in and around Thornton-le-Clay offer boarding, including full, weekly and flexi options.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools

What age can children start private school in Thornton-le-Clay?

Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

How do I apply to private schools in Thornton-le-Clay?

Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

How many day schools are there in Thornton-le-Clay?

There are 8 independent day schools in and around Thornton-le-Clay, where pupils attend during the day and return home in the evening.

What types of boarding are available?

Options include full boarding, weekly boarding and flexi boarding.