Ilkley, West Yorkshire · LS29 8RL
Moorfield School & Nursery is a small, independent day preparatory school serving ages 3–11 in the affluent market town of Ilkley. With just 117 pupils across nursery through upper junior years, it offers an intimate, family-oriented environment where individual pastoral care and classical preparatory education are prioritized. The school does not yet hold an Ofsted inspection rating, reflecting its relative size and recent or evolving status within the independent sector.
Who thrives here
Children who thrive in smaller, more intimate settings with consistent adult relationships and a traditional academic grounding. Families seeking a stepping-stone prep school prior to independent or grammar school entry at 11+.
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Wharfedale Lodge, 11 Ben Rhydding Road
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
LS29 8RL
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Day fees at Moorfield School & Nursery are approximately £11,400 per year (2024/25).
Moorfield School & Nursery admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Moorfield School & Nursery is a day school in Ilkley and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated Moorfield School & Nursery “Excellent” (2021).
Frequently praised
✓Warm, family atmosphere and strong pastoral care
✓Individual attention and flexibility within a small cohort
✓Effective preparation for 11+ entry and selective secondary schools
Common concerns
!Limited facilities and co-curricular breadth compared to larger independent preps
!No Ofsted inspection yet, limiting external quality assurance
!Lack of on-site swimming pool and other specialist amenities