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Congratulations to our KS1 artists who scooped three prizes at the ISA North Art Competition. Edith took second place in the 2D art section, Mischa second place in the 3D art section with Forms 1 and 2 securing a further...

Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School are delighted to welcome new pupils and teaching staff at the start of the Autumn term. The school and Pre-School have strengthened their specialist teaching staff with the addition of three new teachers in Art,...

To celebrate 125 years of providing outstanding education in the Wharfe Valley, Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School organised a summer ball held at the Craiglands Hotel in Ilkley. Supported and attended by past and present parents the ball welcomed in...

During the school summer trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park the children took a guided tour of the outdoor collection, historic landscape and Henry Moore in the Country Park. The children gained insights into Moore’s drawing techniques and sculpture and...

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Summer Fair. The sun shone and everyone had a really lovely time. Thanks to everyone who helped, staff and parents, especially parents and carers who made cakes and food for the...

Another fantastic forest school at Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School. In the spirit of true survival the children learnt the importance of an effective shelter against the elements and how to start a fire safely.

Toddler Teddy Bear Picnic a Great Success Ghyll Royd Pre-School hosted an exciting Teddy Bear Picnic in the woods at Ghyll Royd School. Children brought along their favourite teddy, mum and a packed lunch for a morning of outdoor fun. Accompanied...

Congratulations to our girls’ swimming team for taking first place at the recent annual Primary School Jubilee Swimming Gala. Organised jointly by Ilkley Grammar School and Ilkley Swimming Club the gala was attended by children from a number of local...

The children from Form 3 and 4 walked back thousands of years to discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt when they visited the IMAX. The found out about the incredible cache of 40 mummies, including 12 Kings of Egypt, among...

Great trip to White Scar Caves for Forms 5 and 6 and a talk by the Fell Mountain Rescue linking to their Learning Challenge ‘What Lies Beneath’.