Aysgarth School

For over 150 years, Aysgarth has offered a truly distinctive boarding experience, rooted in freedom, friendship, and fresh air. Nestled in 50 acres of stunning North Yorkshire countryside, 85% of pupils board, forming a vibrant and inclusive community where every child is known and valued. Aysgarth is proudly non-selective, yet year after year, up to 50% of Year 8 leavers earn scholarships to the UK’s most respected senior schools—including Harrow, Radley, Rugby, Shrewsbury and Uppingham—thanks to small class sizes, excellent teaching, and a personalised approach. Weekends brim with sport, music, drama and outdoor adventure, while Saturday mornings are reserved for lessons and Chapel. The school offers an escorted travel service each half term and exeat to London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Aysgarth is a place where children can be children, manners matter, and muddy knees are worn with pride.