About the school
The Mount School York says its usual ages of entry are 2+, 4+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. It is a girls' school in York with Senior School and Sixth Form provision.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Founded | 1785 |
| Headteacher | Anna Wilby |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Sixth Form Info Evening 30 September 2026; Open Day Saturday 3 October 2026 (10am–1pm); Prep School Open Morning 5 November 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free The Mount School (York) practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The school says Senior School external entrance examinations and scholarship assessments take place in January ahead of September entry. It also says an annual Year 7 taster day takes place in the Autumn Term prior to September entry. Open Day listed: 2026-10-03.
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- OneSchool Global York Campus — Format to confirm
- St Peter's School 2-18 — Format to confirm
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