Facilities

Our History: Over 700 Years of Learning

Northallerton School traces its origins back to 1323, when it was founded as Northallerton Free School. It is one of the oldest educational institutions in the region, with a legacy of academic excellence and community service.

  • In 1909, the historic Grammar School moved to its current site on Grammar School Lane, where parts of the original building still stand near All Saints’ Church.
  • During the Second World War, the school played a vital role in the community by hosting evacuee children from Sunderland.
  • In 1973, the school transitioned from a selective grammar school to a comprehensive upper school, reflecting a commitment to inclusive education.
  • The 1990s saw a rebranding to Northallerton College, aligning with its broader educational mission.
  • In 2015, a significant merger with Allertonshire School led to the formation of the current Northallerton School & Sixth Form College, operating across two sites: Brompton Road (Lower School) and Grammar School Lane (Senior School and Sixth Form).
  • In 2021, the full school  to themoved to Allertonshire site on Brompton Road. Now known as Cuthbert and Arbor. 

Northallerton School & Sixth Form College is proud to offer a modern, inclusive and well-equipped learning environment, designed to support a broad and ambitious curriculum for all students. 

£8.7 Million Refurbishment & Site Consolidation 

In 2021, the school completed a major £8.7 million redevelopment project funded by the Department for Education (DfE). This investment enabled the full refurbishment and extension of the former Allertonshire site on Brompton Road, consolidating the school onto a single, modern campus. 

 

Key developments include: 

  • A brand-new Science Block, featuring state-of-the-art laboratories for practical and theoretical learning.

  • A purpose-built Sixth Form Centre, designed to support independent study, collaboration, and post-16 enrichment. 

  • Refurbished specialist classrooms for Art, Design & Technology, Music, and Computing. 

  • Enhanced accessibility and safeguarding features, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all learners. 

  • Over 50% of classroom have the Promethean boards for high qulity teaching and learning

  • IT suites are due refurbishment in this academic year 2025/26

This transformation has created a cohesive and future-facing educational space, tailored to the needs of students across all key stages. 

Leisure Centre Access 

Students benefit from direct access to the adjacent Northallerton Leisure Centre, which complements the school’s physical education and wellbeing provision. Facilities include: 

  • A full-sized sports hall (6 courts)

  • A modern fitness suite 

  • 3G pitch

  • Swimming pool

  • Extensive outdoor pitches for football, rugby and athletics

The centre is used for both curriculum PE and extracurricular activities. 

This partnership ensures students have access to high-quality sports and wellbeing resources, supporting both physical development and personal growth. 

Additional Facilities 

  • Arbor Gym - Multi use hall for PE, presentations and exams/internal assessments

  • A vibrant Learning Resource Centre (LRC) for independent study and research. Mainly used by 6th form, 1:1 tutors and LINC provision.

  • A modern canteen offering healthy meals and snacks, with a cashless payment system via ParentPay.

  • Dedicated intervention spaces (Pheonix Centre, SWAS) to promote student wellbeing and engagement.