Question 1

Is York Steiner School a good school?

Accepted Answer

York Steiner School offers a distinctive Steiner Waldorf education for ages 3 to 16. The latest Ofsted inspection (16 to 18 September 2025, published 17 November 2025) judged overall effectiveness as Requires improvement, with Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development and Early years provision graded Good. Families should explore what has changed since the September 2025 leadership transition and how curriculum consistency is being strengthened.

Question 2

What are the fees at York Steiner School?

Accepted Answer

For Classes 1 to 10, the published standard fee for academic year 2025 to 2026 is £10,444.00 plus VAT at 20%. The school also publishes reduced tiers linked to total gross family income and sibling discounts (25% for a second child and 35% for additional siblings). Early years fees are published separately by the school.

Question 3

How does admissions work at York Steiner School?

Accepted Answer

The school states it does not administer admissions tests and has no fixed entry requirements. Admissions typically include an initial parents’ meeting and a trial period of two to three weeks in class to assess whether the pupil can access the curriculum and whether the school can meet need. In Classes 6 to 10, pupils may also be interviewed.

Question 4

Does York Steiner School have a sixth form?

Accepted Answer

No. The school educates pupils through to age 16. Students typically move on to external sixth forms, sixth form colleges, or vocational routes after GCSE age, depending on individual plans.

Question 5

What is the Steiner Waldorf approach at York Steiner School?

Accepted Answer

Teaching is organised around extended morning main lesson blocks taught in multi-week themes, supported by practical and artistic subjects. The school handbook describes regular teaching including languages, art, handwork and crafts, music, gym and games, woodwork and outdoor or gardening work, alongside daily practice lessons.

Question 6

What clubs and enrichment does York Steiner School offer?

Accepted Answer

The school’s curriculum policy lists lunchtime and after-school clubs such as eco craft, ballet, drama, choir, folk group, Lego, jigsaw and library club, and British Sign Language (BSL). The policy also describes an annual festival programme and an expectation that each class participates in an annual learning trip.

Question 7

Are there open days or enquiry events for York Steiner School?

Accepted Answer

The school promotes enquirers’ mornings and other visit opportunities. For example, the curriculum page lists an enquirers’ morning on Tuesday 3 March 2026 (9.30am to 12pm). Families should confirm the latest schedule directly with the school as dates can change.

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