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Here you will find the latest school newsletter and early years news. We like to keep you in the loop with all the events and news happening at Ghyll Royd School. To read our latest newsletter, please click on the...

Mr Martin shares an overview of the year and well wishes for the Christmas break. Dear Parents, Governors, Staff and Friends of Ghyll Royd, In the blink of an eye, it’s our final week of 2021 before the Christmas break....

Ghyll Royd’s U11 Rugby team visited Knaresborough on the 26th of November for a schools tournament. Hosted by Brackenfield School, eight local independent schools competed in either tag or contact rugby. The Ghyll Royd team played six games over the...

We are celebrating five pieces of artwork winning first prize at the Independent School Association (ISA) Regional Art Competition, including a ceramic celebration of a busy Ilkley Lido. Independent Schools Association The ISA runs a number of annual competitions for...

Our school now has five dedicated Mental Health First Aid supporters. Mental Health First Aid qualification Congratulations to the Ghyll Royd staff who have completed a Level 3 course in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace. The...

Mr Martin reflects on the 2020-21 school year in his end of year blog. Dear Parent, As I sit down to write this letter after the tremendous performance of ‘The Wind in the Willows’, I reflect on a brilliant 133rd...

Our dads enjoyed going back to school on Friday 18th June 2021 to enjoy our Father’s Breakfast with their children. Chef Sean served up delicious bacon sandwiches and toast to over 50 families. The bacon was delivered by our fantastic...

As restrictions ease and events can resume, a revamped theatre space comes to Ilkley. Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School in Burley-in-Wharfedale has unveiled its brand-new retractable theatre seating, a fundraising effort over four years in the making. The Theatre of...