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Chapter House Preparatory School

Thorpe Underwood Estate, York, North Yorkshire, England YO26 9SS
Tel: +44 (0) 1423 333330

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 10 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

Safely nestled within the school estate, Chapter House provides a home from home for children to be “Explorers” as they begin their learning journey through imaginative play and inspiring lessons, cared for by an expert team.

Friendship, curiosity and questions are at the heart every day. Pupils make their first discoveries of Africa, Castles and Polar Regions, through lessons designed to spark creative thinking and bring to life literacy, numeracy, science, and humanities

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Word From The Head

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Karen Kilkenny


Chapter House is a vibrant and engaging school with a warm family atmosphere. Children are welcomed from three months old and stay with us until Year 5, allowing them to build strong relationships with fellow pupils and their teachers.

“Our aim is to provide the most supportive learning environment for each pupil, so that individuals develop the skills and knowledge they need to thrive and are fully prepared for the challenges and opportunities in the next stage of their education.

We are focused on encouraging every one of our pupils to achieve their full potential, whatever their talents and abilities, and we pride ourselves on enabling our children to become confident, independent and enthusiastic members of the QE community."

Karen Kilkenny

Head of Chapter House

Open Days, Visits & Events

Arrange Visit

02-05-2025 - Chapter House Stay and Play

09.30-11.30 am
Join a Forest Explorers Session with our EYFS Specialist and Co-Curricular Coordinator.

16-05-2025 - Chapter House Stay and Play

09.30-11.30 am
Be a part of our Cultural Awareness Day with an art session run by our Head of Creative Arts.

27-05-2025 - Camp QE

27th - 30th May 2025, 08:00 - 17:30

Join Camp QE this May Half-Term for The Great Escape!

04-06-2025 - Chapter House Transition Day

8.30 am - 4.10 pm
Prospective and current students can experience a day at Chapter House School, enjoying exciting lessons and meet their future teachers.

04-06-2025 - King’s Magna Transition Day

8.30 am - 4.10 pm
Prospective students looking to join in Years 6 and 7 can experience a day at King’s Magna Middle School along with their future peers, enjoying lessons in Sport, Performing Arts, Creative Arts and more.

06-06-2025 - Chapter House Stay and Play

09.30 - 11.30 am
A yoga and healthy eating workshop for you and your child.

What We Offer

    • Environmental studies
    • Painting/Sculpture
    • Photography
    • English As Foreign/2nd Language
    • French
    • German
    • Spanish
    • Archery
    • Badminton
    • Cricket
    • Cross-Country
    • Fencing
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Gymnastics
    • Hockey
    • Martial Arts
    • Rugby
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Adventure Training
    • Ballet
    • Cycling
    • Dance
    • Drama
    • Duke of Edinburgh
    • Public Speaking
    • Rainbows
    • Rowing
    • Hearing Impairment (HI)
    • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
    • Language and Communication Disorders
    • Epilepsy
    • After School Club
    • Armed Forces Children
    • Before School Club
    • Diplomatic Children
    • Expatriate Children
    • International Students
    • Rail Services
    • School Bus Service
    • Special Diets

    Admissions

    • Assessment
    • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
    • Siblings
    • Church of England

        Age Range & Fees

        Age Range3 to 10
        Annual Day Fees *£8412 to £12066
        Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£20250 to £25500
        Annual Full Boarding Fees *£33642 to £36162
        * Currency: GB Pound

        Number Of Pupils

        58Day38
        17Full Boarding7
        0Weekly Boarding0
        75Total45
        Boys Girls

        Number Of Staff

        Full-time: 15
        Part-time: 5

        % Pupils Gaining
        GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

        % Pupils Gaining
        A Level Grades A – C

        IB Score
         

        School Reviews

        ISI inspection


        Pupils feel their needs are known and they are well supported.  

        ISI inspection


        Children are enthusiastic about their learning environment. They have extensive time to play and explore their ideas, increasing their confidence as learners. Children develop a love of books and develop their language skills as they share stories together.  

        ISI inspection


        In the early years, positive and supportive relationships enable children to learn how to understand their feelings and respect those of their peers. Staff model behaviour expectations, and children apply these to their own actions.  

        ISI inspection


        Teaching strategies and planning are typically based on pupils' interests and needs and pupils respond by engaging in the activities with enthusiasm.  

        Austin, Year 2


        I like this school because it makes me feel safe. My favourite lesson is PE because we get to do lots of different sports.  

        Amy, Year 4


        I think the lessons are fantastic and the things we are learning are clearly explained to us.