Ghyll Royd School and Nursery is an independent preparatory school which provides quality specialist and tailor made education for boys and girls aged 2 – 11 years.

“Ghyll Royd School successfully meets its aims. It provides a good education for its pupils and ensures that they are thoroughly enjoy their time in school and gain in self-confidence and self-esteem. All pupils make good progress and their attainment is above and sometimes well above that expected for their ages and abilities. The provision made for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding” (Ofsted 2008)

Housed in a beautifully renovated manor house and recently converted coach house and outbuildings, Ghyll Royd is surrounded by extensive woodlands, gardens and sports fields and in addition to specialist facilities in all areas now also boasts a fabulous new sports hall.

“The accommodation is outstanding. The landlords have renovated the school to a very high standard. The school is bright and very well decorated and there are a great many additional safety features. The new sports hall provides exceptional accommodation for physical education and doubles up as a very effective venue for school performances.” (Ofsted 2008)

Conveniently situated on the A65 on the outskirts of Ilkley, Ghyll Royd is ideally located for families living or working in the surrounding towns and villages of Menston, Otley, Addingham, Ilkley and Guiseley. However we are delighted that increasing numbers of boys are now also joining us from Baildon, Bingley, Skipton, Keighley and Harrogate.

We work hard to ensure that our website reflects Ghyll Royd in its’ true light. Please spend time looking through it; we hope it will give you a snapshot of the very unique and special place that is Ghyll Royd.

We look forward to hearing from you soon and welcoming you to see for yourself both the school and the boys and girls in action.