FYLING HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED

What FYLING HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED does

Fyling Hall School Trust Limited operates Fyling Hall School, a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 4–18, located on a 47-acre campus in Robin Hood's Bay within the North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England. The school was founded in 1923 by Mab Bradley on a philosophy of 'education through happiness' and celebrated its centenary in 2023. It runs three academic divisions — Junior School (ages 4–11), Senior School (ages 11–16), and Sixth Form (ages 16–18) — enrolling approximately 180 pupils in total, and is non-selective with an explicit focus on 'value-added' outcomes (100% A*–E A Level pass rate maintained in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025, and 100% of Year 13 leavers placed at their first-choice university in recent years). The school is governed by a Board of Trustees (Chair: Ken James) with Steven Allen as Headmaster, and is structured as a private not-for-profit trust.

The product set comprises core academic programmes (GCSE, A Level, EPQ) augmented by a BTEC Level 3 in Equine Management launched in September 2024, plus boarding (full and weekly), performing arts (music, drama), horse riding with on-site stables and riding arena, Forest School outdoor learning, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, EAL provision for international students, and learning support (including EHCPs). Facilities include an indoor and open-air theatre, sports hall with climbing wall, all-weather astro pitch, cricket and athletics ground, renovated science laboratory, IT suite, library, art studio, Forest School woodland, and horse stables with riding arena. Revenue is generated almost exclusively from tuition fees, billed termly, with the school positioning itself as 'amongst the most affordable in the country' for independent schools; specific fees are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: open days, 'Discover Fyling Hall' tours, a school website with digital prospectus, social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), an active blog, an alumni association, the Friends of Fyling Hall PTA, and a free school bus service for Whitby/Scarborough. The school is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association, holds BSA-accredited boarding management credentials, and received an ISI 2025 inspection rating of 'outstanding' for pupils' personal development and an Eco-Schools Green Flag in 2024.

Name

FYLING HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED

Legal name

Fyling Hall School Trust Limited

Website

https://fylinghall.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fyling Hall School Trust Limited runs a co-educational independent day and boarding school in North Yorkshire for ~180 pupils aged 4–18, operating on a 47-acre National Park campus with stables, Forest School, and on-site theatre. It is non-selective, fee-funded, and serves UK families and international boarders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Day and Boarding School Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAA

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Boarding school services
• Day school tuition
• GCSE A Level programmes
• Pastoral care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Robin Hood's Bay

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Day and Boarding): The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to families. Fees are described as 'affordable' and 'amongst the most affordable in the country' for independent schools. The school offers both day and boarding options with different fee structures. Fee information is available on the admissions/fees page but specific amounts are not disclosed in the source material.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fyling Hall School Trust Limited operates an independent co-educational day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4-18, delivering a continuous educational pathway through Junior School, Senior School, and Sixth Form on a single 47-acre campus in Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. The school offers GCSE and A Level academic programmes alongside vocational qualifications, specialist EAL support for international students, learning support for pupils with EHCPs, full and weekly boarding, and an enrichment programme spanning Forest School, music, drama, horse riding, sport, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Revenue is generated primarily through termly tuition fees for day and boarding pupils, with the school positioning itself as an affordable non-selective independent school focused on value-added academic outcomes.

Product overview

Fyling Hall School is an independent day and boarding school offering a unified educational experience for boys and girls aged 4-18. The school comprises three main educational programs: Junior School (ages 4-11), Senior School (ages 11-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18), all delivered within a small, family-like community atmosphere. These core programs are supported by extensive boarding facilities, performing arts (music and drama), horse riding with on-site stables, Forest School outdoor learning, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, English as an Additional Language support, learning support services, and pastoral care. The school specializes in non-selective education with a focus on value-added student progress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior School Junior School programme for pupils aged 4-11 in a small, family-like setting covering English, Maths, Science, Art, Music, French, History, Design & Technology, R.E., Computing, Games, swimming, Drama, Geography, and weekly Forest School outdoor learning.
• Senior School Senior School for pupils aged 11-16 (Years 7-11) delivered by specialist teaching staff in small classes, covering approximately 16 subjects at Key Stage 3 and around 15 GCSE subjects at Key Stage 4.
• Sixth Form Sixth Form programme for students aged 16-18 (Years 12-13) offering A Level, AS Level, vocational qualifications in Drama and Music, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) within an average class size of 5.
• Boarding (Full and Weekly) Full and weekly boarding for pupils with resident house parents and experienced teaching staff providing care outside school hours, in a homely and nurturing environment on the school's North Yorkshire campus.
• Forest School Outdoor learning programme in the school's private woodland with den-building, treehouse, campfire (marshmallow roasting), and exploration activities linked to Science, Geography, English, and Art; weekly attendance by the Junior School.
• Horse Riding and Equestrian Programme Equestrian programme offering horse riding lessons and weekly games options from on-site stables with horses and ponies and a riding arena; supports the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Equine Management.
• Music and Drama Programme Performing arts programme including individual music tuition, school productions, concerts, the annual Rose Garden Music Festival, and qualifications including GCSE Music, RSL Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Music and Performing Arts, plus vocational Drama qualifications.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Programme Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme offering Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards through skills development, fitness, community service, and expedition activities.
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Specialist English language teaching for international students delivered by CELTA-qualified teachers in small classes, supporting access to mainstream lessons and developing effective communication skills.
• Learning Support (including EHCP) Learning support services for students with additional educational needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), offering screening on entry, individualised support plans, and specialist 1:1 and group teaching.
• Pastoral Care Comprehensive pastoral care system including tutoring, PSHE lessons, on-site nursing, buddying systems, and both formal and informal support during and beyond the school day across Junior, Senior, and Sixth Form.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Year 13 leavers achieved a place on their first choice university course (over last few years)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Boarding Schools' Association (BSA)coreOthersThe school is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association, demonstrating its commitment to quality boarding education standards and access to best practices in residential education.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Queen Margaret's School, York: Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18 located in Escrick, North Yorkshire. Direct competitor for North Yorkshire boarding families and similar small-school, full-pastoral-care positioning with comparable fee point.
• St Peter's School, York: One of the oldest independent schools in the world, co-educational day and boarding for ages 3-18 in York. Direct competitor for Yorkshire boarding families with similar small-class ethos and a much larger historic brand.
• Sedbergh School: Co-educational independent boarding and day school in Cumbria for ages 4-19. Comparable small-cohort, full-boarding culture, strong sporting/extra-curricular ethos, and regional North England independent positioning.
• Giggleswick School: Small independent co-educational day and boarding school in North Yorkshire (Settle) for ages 2-18. Highly comparable in scale (~300 pupils), regional catchment, traditional pastoral emphasis, and independent fee structure.
• Rishworth School: Independent co-educational day and boarding school in West Yorkshire for ages 3-18. Similar small-school, full-pastoral-care model with boarding, broad curriculum, and value-added non-selective admissions philosophy.
• Barnard Castle School: Co-educational independent day and boarding school for ages 4-18 in County Durham. Similar size, parallel boarding provision, comparable BTEC/vocational mixed with A Level pathway, and overlapping regional UK boarding catchment.
• Bootham School: Independent co-educational day and boarding school in York for ages 3-19. Quaker foundation with a similar non-selective ethos, comparable size, and like-for-like small class sizes and value-added outcomes positioning.
• Aysgarth School: Independent preparatory boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-13 in North Yorkshire. Comparable small-school, family-style positioning, North Yorkshire location, and traditional boarding heritage — though prep-only.
• Scarborough College: Co-educational independent day and boarding school for ages 3-18 located on the Yorkshire coast near Fyling Hall. Most direct geographic competitor, drawing from overlapping Whitby/Scarborough catchment and offering similar broad curriculum with junior, senior and sixth-form stages.
• The Mount School, York: Independent Quaker day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18 in York. Comparable small-scale, value-led independent school with strong pastoral care, similar North Yorkshire catchment overlap, and a comparable boarding offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Fyling_Hall
• YouTubeyoutube.com/fylinghalladmin
• Facebookfacebook.com/FylingHallSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/fylinghallschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fyling-hall-school-trust-limited

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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