Educating and inspiring pupils since 1982
For more than 40 years, York Steiner School has fostered the joy of learning in children, inspiring them and giving them the knowledge and skills to flourish.
Pupils are encouraged to aim high and strive to be the best person they can be. The school’s curriculum instils a spirit of curiosity and enquiry in pupils.” Ofsted 2022
Our pupils learn in an environment that is safe and nurturing, encouraging kindness and respect and a strong sense of community.
Pupils here feel safe and, to a very high degree, happy.” Ofsted 2022
Self-reliance, authenticity and creativity are among the cornerstones of an education at the school, together with a strong sense of social responsibility and independence of thought.
The personal development of pupils is a strength of the school. Pupils thrive together, and an inclusive environment is promoted to meet the needs of all pupils.” Ofsted 2022
In a friendly and welcoming environment, these classes invite new parents and their babies and very young children to build confidence and create new friendships, exploring natural toys and sensory equipment at their own pace and under specialist guidance.
Our Parent and Child groups are open to young children and their parents, offering a range of activities and creating enriching and exciting play opportunities in a mixture of indoor and outdoor environments.
Our magical Kindergarten provides a warm and nurturing environment in which children develop a range of important interests and skills, cultivating their own sense of themselves and the world, and creating strong friendships and deep connections with others.
Supported and inspired by the same class teacher throughout Lower & Middle School, pupils flourish through additional specialist subject teachers, a healthy school events calendar, cross-class collaboration and a vibrant and diverse school community.
Our Upper School course combines academic rigour and subject specialism, with interconnected learning and creative thinking skills. We give students the freedom to exercise curiosity and learn experientially. Our aim is for students to progress to the next stage of their lives with confidence and purpose.
“Teaching is effective. To a high degree, this is because teachers know their pupils well as a result of the ‘Class teacher’ approach taken by the school, where the same teacher stays with the class from pupils leaving Kindergarten to the end of Year 9.” Ofsted, 2022
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