Awards & Inspections
As an award-wining boarding school, The Duke of York’s Royal Military School has obtained a variety of accreditations and accolades. Below you will find information about these, as well as school inspections.
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School takes immense pride in its exceptional pastoral support, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among its students – as one pupil eloquently expressed, ‘your house is your guard,’ showing us their guard’s heart pin. ‘As soon as you start, you’re presented it which makes you feel you belong to something really special’. Moreover, parents appreciated that ‘the school never closes’, and that stability is maintained without the chaos of day pupils’.
‘Music is outstanding’ and ‘as far as the eye can see, there are sporting facilities’. Students remark ‘support is great’ while parents attest their children ‘achieve beyond expectations’.
The boarding experience exudes a ‘homely vibe’, featuring ‘large spacious dorms’ while the ‘cool sixth form boarding house gives a sense of independence – ‘a step between school and uni’ – girls on the upper floor and boys below (all ensuite)’.
The overarching sentiment is that ‘pupils surprise themselves, leaving with confidence, self-respect, good results and high ambitions’. The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is hailed as ‘a great school with military heritage.’
The school boasts a rich musical and drama program, offering various ensembles and theatre productions. It also provides free instrument lessons starting in Year 7 and free LAMDA acting tuition as part of its extensive extracurricular programme.
Academically non-selective, DOYRMS provides a well-rounded education with a strong emphasis on personal development. The school follows an independent model with Saturday classes and offers various academic clubs. As the headmaster Alex Foreman states, “We will do everything we can to support students on this journey.”
Boarding life at DOYRMS is full-time, with students enjoying a packed calendar of activities and trips, promoting independence, and preparing them for post-school life. One parent shared, “The Boarding Houses are like a second homes and are very welcoming.”
Parents and students praise the school for its welcoming environment, strong community, and approach to education. As one student aptly put it, “the best years of my life have been at this school.”
Our latest Ofsted Inspection reports from February 2023 and June 2022 can be viewed here:
Boarding Inspection 2022 https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/1/SC023666
Education Inspection 2023 https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136177
Our Boarding and Welfare provision was graded as ‘Good’ overall.
Our Education Inspection graded us as a ‘Good’ school, with ‘Outstanding’ in two areas.