Bootham achieves a rare combination of high academic performance and a good, friendly relationship between boys and girls and their teachers. It may be a less formal approach to work than you will find in other schools but it is undoubtedly effective and successful. For those looking for an alternative approach to schooling, but one with academic rigour and high expectations of each individual, Bootham may well be the ideal school. We teach pupils to think for themselves, to respect other people and to be open to new ideas as well as to succeed in their examinations.

Bootham was founded in 1823 as an academic school. Even then, many who were not from Quaker families enjoyed the opportunities which the school offered, and the school has long been know as a place where members of all faiths can live happily together.

There is a surprisingly wide range of subjects for a comparatively small school. We wish to remain at a size where teachers and pupils can work together as individuals, so class sizes are small too. Thus a pupil can receive his or her proper share of the teacher's attention and guidance.

At Bootham, we seek to find and bring out each girl's or boy's full potential, to encourage self-discipline and self-motivation, to instill a sense of purpose and an awareness of the needs of others, and to encourage responsibility and thoughtfulness in all we do.

Bootham's programme of Careers advice and Work Experience is considered to be outstanding. Our girls and boys gain experience of working life once their GCSE examinations have been completed.

Bootham pupils have achieved success in the full range of sports, both individually and teams. Pupils gain district, county and national honours. But the most important aspect of sport at Bootham is a determination to give pupils a chance to try something new, to learn skills and understanding, and to gain a truly sporting outlook which will stay with them long after they have left school.

In the boarding houses, there are opportunities to relax, as well as for quiet reading or experiments in cookery! Bootham is a caring community, with experienced resident staff providing sympathy and support whenever they may be needed.

Town: York.
County: N Yorkshire.
Area: North East.
Type: Co-educational, Senior, Boarding, Weekly Boarding and Day.
Age Range: 11 to 18.
Religious Affiliation: Quaker.
Special Diets: Vegetarian, nut allergy.
Scholarships and Bursaries: Scholarships - Academic, Music and Art at ages 11+, 13+ and 16+.
Entry Requirements: School Entrance Exam and/or Common Entrance Exam.