Lord Gowthorpe's Independent School

45 Common Road, Dunnington, YO19 5PA

Independent special school for ages 11–16 in Dunnington. Mixed intake.

Lord Gowthorpe's Independent School is an independent special school in Dunnington, York, for boys and girls aged 11 to 16. It is a small setting, with around 15 pupils.

The school says it provides specialist support for young people with social interaction and communication differences and related social anxiety. It describes small-group learning, Functional Skills work, an accredited riding centre, horticulture and land-based skills, and weekly equine-assisted therapy linked to its PSHE offer.

Ages 11–16 · Secondary age

15 pupils · On roll

Independent special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See York’s deadlines and how to apply →