Aysgarth School

Aysgarth School, recently joined to the Rugby School Group, is one of the country’s leading co-educational prep schools for children aged 3–13.

Nestled within 50 acres in the stunning landscapes of North Yorkshire, Aysgarth offers an exceptional setting in which to work and live. An inspiring backdrop for children’s growth and for staff who are passionate about education. We nurture confident, ambitious and resilient pupils who embody our core values of respect, endeavour and courage.

Aysgarth delivers a broad and ambitious education, combining academic excellence with outstanding opportunities in sport, music, drama, art and a wide range of co-curricular activities. Our vibrant boarding community is central to school life, with around 85% of pupils boarding and enjoying a rich programme of evening and weekend activities.

Staff join a committed, talented and collegiate team, teaching small classes (average size 12) in well-resourced classrooms, where expectations are high and pupils are enthusiastic and eager to learn. We are proud of our strong record of preparing children for many of the country’s leading senior schools.

For the right candidate, it is an opportunity to be part of a thriving, ambitious and values-led school community.

www.aysgarthschool.com

Part of Rugby School Group

Aysgarth School joined Rugby School in July 2025, becoming the second prep school to do so after Bilton Grange joined in 2020. Old Buckenham Hall became the third and latest prep school to join the Group in January 2026.

Rugby School Group is one of the UK’s most respected and forward-looking educational families, led by the historic Rugby School – the UK’s leading co-educational true full-boarding and day school for pupils aged 13-18. All schools share Rugby School’s core principle: The whole person is the whole point, underpinned by a universal commitment to developing ambitious, compassionate global citizens whilst maintaining the freedom for children to be children.

Aysgarth and Rugby School have enjoyed a strong relationship for some time. As part of the Group, this relationship will continue to strengthen in the years to come. The partnership provides numerous benefits for both Aysgarth and Rugby School, including promoting best practices in teaching and learning across the Group, and enhancement of Aysgarth pupils’ academic experience by accessing Rugby School’s world-class facilities and resources.

Aysgarth maintains its unique identity, while benefitting from collaboration, investment, and shared excellence. The overriding aim of the Group is to support a some of the most outstanding prep schools in the country to thrive long into the future. To learn more about Rugby School Group, please visit http://www.rugbyschool.co.uk .