The best way to find out more about The Mount School York is to come and visit us! Meet the teachers, hear from the pupils and explore the grounds.
Many families often tell us they fell in love with The Mount on their very first visit, having felt the vibrant ethos and the warm family atmosphere. A warm welcome awaits . . .
Individual Tours
You and your family are welcome to come and look around at any time during the year; Mount pupils take great pride in showing visitors around their school. Visiting The Mount School on a typical working day is an ideal opportunity to get to know us better. To arrange an individual visit to the School, please contact our Admissions Department.
Open Events
Open Events provide an opportunity to come along and view The Mount School and meet the staff and pupils. A programme of upcoming events can be viewed here.
Virtual Visits
We understand that some families may not be able to visit the School in person. ‘Virtual Visits’ can be hosted using Zoom. On these visits you will meet with the Admissions Team, go on a virtual tour of the School, hear from the girls and meet with the Head or Head of Junior School. To arrange a ‘Virtual Visit’ please contact the Admissions Department.
Directions
By Car – From the A1M, take the A64 for York and then the A1036 exit (signed York City Centre, Race Course and National Railway Museum). Keep left and follow the signs for City Centre. Take the second exit at the Tesco roundabout and after 1km you will pass the Knavesmire (York Race Course) on your right. 250m further on you will see the Elmbank Hotel on your left, take the left turn at the hotel and the School car park is at the top of the short hill.
By Rail – York is a major rail centre; London to York is one of Britain’s fastest rail routes at just 1 hour 46 minutes. Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham are similarly linked with high-speed routes. If you are travelling to York by train, The Mount is approximately 10 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by taxi from York Station.
Visitors – For Security and Health and Safety reasons all visitors must report to the main School Reception. Here you will be issued with a Visitors Pass. Accessibility – if you require specific accessibility to the site please let us know.