A leading British independent school with a non-selective policy for new students and a distinctive boarding experience.
Welcome to a school like no other. From the moment families set foot here, they felt they belonged. The school highlights students as its most important asset, including IB Diploma results, performance on stage, everyday kindness, and attitude on the field. It notes recent developments, a leading independent-school position, and references to recent ISI Inspection and Good Schools Guide review. The school also describes widening access through bursarial and financial support, and aims for every pupil to thrive regardless of background or financial means.
Independent co-ed prep school in North Yorkshire for ages 3–18, day or boarding.
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Meet our Head of Boarding Miss Kate Evans, with seven years at Scarborough College, took up the role of Head of Boarding in September 2026. The school describes its four boarding houses as offering age-appropriate care and a home-from-home environment.
Half Term Update – Head of Prep School The Head of Prep School reports a busy first six weeks of the year, with over 20 trips and visits and 30 sporting fixtures. A Harvest Festival assembly in the Lisvane Theatre was highlighted, and parent food donations were passed to the Rainbow Centre.
Half Term Update: Heads of School The Heads of School wrote to families at half term, reporting a strong start to the year and a busy term. Highlights included Hello Yellow Day, which raised nearly £850 for YoungMinds, an Open Day on Saturday 3 October, and sporting success.
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Check fit for my childScarborough College suits: Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–18; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered; Internationally-mobile families wanting IB or American-style qualifications rather than only A-levels.
Day fees at Scarborough College are £3,674 to £7,770 a term in 2026-27 (£11,022 to £23,310 a year). Boarding fees are £13,300 to £17,193 a term in 2026-27 (£39,900 to £51,579 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
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Scarborough College takes pupils from age 3 to 18.
Scarborough College offers both day and boarding places.
Scarborough College is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Scarborough College is in North Yorkshire, YO11 3BA.
Contact Scarborough College by phone on 01723360620.