Independent school · York
Bootham School
- Ages 2–19
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £3,490–£15,660/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 5 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 12 Jan 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 28 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day: Reception | £3,490.00 |
| Day: Years 1–2 | £4,095.00 |
| Day: Years 3–4 | £5,160.00 |
| Day: Years 5–6 | £5,580.00 |
| Day: Years 7–8 | £7,990.00 |
| Day: Years 9–11 | £8,980.00 |
| Day: Years 12–13 | £9,060.00 |
| Full Boarding: Years 7–8 | £9,910.00 |
| Full Boarding: Years 9–13 | £15,660.00 |
| Weekly Boarding 4–6 nights: Years 9–13 | £14,275.00 |
Registration fee: £90.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Year 7
- Year 9
- College (Sixth Form)
Attend the Senior School Open Day or a personal visit, then apply online. Year 7 and Year 9 entrants sit the school's own Entrance Assessment (usually in January), may meet the Head, and a report is requested from their current school. College (Sixth Form) entry requires at least seven GCSEs at Grade 4+ (or six with three at Grade 6+), offered on predicted grades.
Assessments
- Entrance Assessment (Years 7 and 9, usually January)
- Meeting with the Head
- Current school report
- GCSE grade requirements (Sixth Form)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–19
- Pupils
- 587
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Quaker
- Phone
- 01904623261
- Address
- 51 Bootham, York, YO30 7BU
- Website
- boothamschool.com
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.