About the school
York Steiner School provides Lower & Middle education for ages 6-14 and Upper School for ages 14-16. Its Classes 1-10 admissions process includes an application and finance form, a child biography, a meeting with the relevant teacher, and a 2-3 week trial visit.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3-16 |
| Headteacher | Tracey Lucas |
| Sixth form | No |
| Fees | £90 administration fee. |
📅 Open days: Next Enquirers’ Morning: Tues 22nd September 2026, 9.30am-12pm; Open Day: Sat 17th October, 9.30am-12pm; Upper School Open Evening: Wednesday 21st October, 6-8pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free York Steiner School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school says it is often oversubscribed and also says it often has a waiting list. |
| Competition | The school states it is 'often oversubscribed'. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For Classes 1-10, the school asks interested parents to attend an Enquirers’ Morning; the next one shown is 2026-09-22 from 9.30am to 12pm. The site also lists an Open Day on 17 October and an Upper School Open Evening on 21 October, but no 11+ test dates or registration window are stated.
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