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08
Feb
Harrogate's Ashville College to end boarding next year
Harrogate's Ashville College is to phase out boarding by next year as part of a major new masterplan.
The fee-paying school said the masterplan would see "the biggest investment in its academic and sporting facilities in its history".
But it will also result in the end of boarding after almost 150 years as Ashville begins a new era exclusively for day pupils, who currently account for more than 90 per cent of its intake.
Chair of governors Jamie Search described the decision as "sensible — and inevitable".
He added:
Ashville's campus
Mr Search added:
Current Year 10 and lower sixth boarders will be able to complete their current stage of education, whether at GCSE or ‘A’ Level.
Ashville said in a statement it was "working to support families of pupils who currently board by offering one-to-one specialist advice and guidance, including signposting them to alternative boarding schools, before boarding at Ashville ceases in July 2025".
It added the school was already working with architects and designers on its new vision and would share more details and images next term.
Rhiannon Wilkinson
Head Rhiannon Wilkinson said in a letter to parents:
She added:
Founded in 1877, Ashville College caters for boys and girls aged 2-18 years. It consists of Acorns Early Years, and Ashville’s prep school, senior school and sixth form.
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