MOORFIELD SCHOOL LIMITED

What MOORFIELD SCHOOL LIMITED does

Moorfield School Limited operates an independent co-educational day school and nursery at Wharfedale Lodge, 11 Ben Rhydding Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Founded in 1930, the school serves approximately ages 2 through 11, spanning Nursery, Reception, and Forms 1 through 6, after which pupils transition to senior schools of their choice. The core offering is a full primary curriculum covering English, Maths, Science, STEM, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Creative Arts, PSHEE and PE, supplemented by differentiated enrichment modules including a Bushcraft and outdoor learning programme with a dedicated bushcraft area, specialist sports coaching with an all-weather pitch and weekly swimming lessons, and a broad extra-curricular clubs programme. Holiday clubs (Forest Fun, Sports Camps, baking/drama/music workshops) and before/after wrap-around care provide additional out-of-term services.

The business model is a subscription/recurring fee structure, with parents paying annual tuition fees that are not publicly disclosed (quote-based). Revenue is derived almost entirely from tuition and wrap-around/holiday care services, with no third-party or enterprise customers. GTM is community-led: prospective parents engage through word-of-mouth, "every day is open day" guided tours with Head Mrs Jessica Crossley, Whole School Open Weeks, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), and directory presence (Good Schools Guide). The school holds an ISI 'excellent' rating across all inspection areas, is a member of IAPS, and was a 2021 Independent Schools of the Year finalist.

In March 2026, Moorfield joined the Bradford Grammar School Foundation (BGS Foundation) as part of a partnership that secures its long-term future while retaining its own leadership, ethos, and brand identity. The school uses a Century Tech learning platform login (visible from July 2025), but otherwise has limited disclosed technology infrastructure beyond standard school administration tools. No patents, trademarks, or proprietary technology assets are disclosed.

Name

MOORFIELD SCHOOL LIMITED

Legal name

Moorfield School

Website

https://moorfieldschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moorfield School Limited operates an ISI 'excellent'-rated independent co-educational day school and nursery in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, serving children ages 2-11 with annual tuition fees and wrap-around care; founded 1930, now part of the BGS Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Preparatory Education (Nursery and Primary)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Nursery School Wraparound Care (Extended Hours) (EDACACAG), Outdoor / Nature-Based Nursery & Forest Playgroups (EDACACAH)

Keywords

• Independent preparatory school
• Early years nursery
• Primary education
• Outdoor bushcraft learning
• Wrap-around childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilkley

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. School Fees: Private independent school tuition fees covering Nursery (ages 2+) through to Form 6 (age 11). Weekly swimming lessons included in fees.
2. Wrap-Around Care and Holiday Clubs: Before and after school care, holiday clubs (including Forest Fun Holiday Club and Sports Camps) providing additional revenue streams during school breaks. Holiday Club operates 8:00am-4:00pm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Moorfield School & Nursery is an independent co-educational day school delivering Nursery provision (ages 2-4) and preparatory education (Reception through Form 6, ages 4-11) in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Its core offer is a fee-paying academic curriculum enhanced by specialist sports (including weekly swimming), a dedicated Bushcraft and outdoor learning programme, modern foreign languages, STEM, creative arts, and wrap-around plus holiday care. The school prepares pupils for 11+ entry to senior schools of their choice.

Product overview

Moorfield School & Nursery operates as an independent school offering a unified educational programme for children ages 2-11 years. The core offering comprises an Early Years Programme (Nursery for ages 2-4) and a Main School Programme (ages 5-11 covering Reception through Form 6). The school enhances its curriculum with specialist subjects including Bushcraft & Outdoor Learning, a comprehensive Sports Programme with weekly swimming, and Extra-Curricular Activities (clubs). Additional services include Holiday Clubs and Stay & Play sessions for prospective families. All components are delivered within the school's own facilities and staff, with the ISI-rated 'excellent' academic programme forming the central pillar complemented by enrichment activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Nursery Programme EYFS-based nursery and pre-school education for children ages 2-4, including bushcraft/forest school activities, with funded hours eligibility and flexible sessions; aimed at local families seeking high-quality early years childcare.
• Main School Programme (Reception to Form 6) Independent preparatory day school education for children ages 4-11 (Reception through Form 6), covering English, Maths, Science, STEM, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Creative Arts, PSHEE, PE, Computing, Design Technology, with 11+ preparation and senior school transition support.
• Holiday Clubs (Forest Fun Holiday Club, Sports Camps and other holiday programmes) Care and activity programmes (including Forest Fun Holiday Club, Sports Camps, baking camps, drama workshops and music workshops) operating 8:00am-4:00pm during school holidays for children of current and prospective families.
• Wrap-Around Care Before- and after-school care for pupils of the main school and nursery, providing flexible childcare for working parents outside standard school hours.
• Stay & Play Sessions Early years taster and open day sessions for prospective families to experience the nursery environment ahead of enrolment.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISI 'excellent' rating - highest possible for independent schools
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bradford Grammar SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoorfield School and Nursery has joined Bradford Grammar School in a move that secures the school's long-term future and strengthens independent education across the region. The partnership brings Moorfield into the BGS Foundation while retaining its distinctive ethos, leadership and identity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ghyll Royd School: Small independent prep school located in Burley-in-Wharfedale, immediately adjacent to Moorfield in the same Wharfedale catchment. It directly competes for the same Ilkley-area prep families with a similar Nursery-through-Form 6 age range.
• Westville House School: Independent prep school in Ilkley offering education from Nursery through age 11. Closest head-to-head competitor to Moorfield, sharing the same catchment and curriculum stage.
• Gateways School: Independent school in Leeds serving ages 2–18, including a nursery and prep school. Directly comparable on prep-school product and West Yorkshire catchment, with broader senior-stage depth.
• Cundall Manor School: Independent co-educational prep school in North Yorkshire (near Ripon) covering ages 2–13. Comparable on small independent prep positioning, broad age range, and rural-prep ethos.
• Silcoates School: Independent school in Wakefield covering Nursery through Sixth Form. Comparable on Yorkshire independent prep-stage product and senior-school pipeline offering.
• Terrington Hall School: Independent co-educational prep school in Terrington, North Yorkshire, for ages 3–13. Comparable on small independent prep positioning, broad curricular enrichment and family-feel model.
• Ashville College: Independent day and boarding school in Harrogate with Nursery through Sixth Form. Comparable on independent prep-school product and broader Yorkshire premium positioning.
• Woodhouse Grove School: Independent day and boarding school in Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire, with a prep school feeding into senior years. Comparable on Yorkshire independent prep positioning and senior-school transition pathways.
• St Mary's School, Menston: Catholic independent school in Menston (near Ilkley) covering Nursery through Sixth Form. Comparable on independent prep-stage offering and regional family base, with the added scale of a senior-school pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Bradford Grammar School: Senior independent school in Bradford and Moorfield's new BGS Foundation partner. Not a prep competitor, but the natural senior-school destination for Moorfield leavers and the institutional parent providing capital, governance and senior-pipeline benefits.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Moorfield-School-779567812102434
• Instagraminstagram.com/moorfieldschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moorfield-school-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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