| Established | 627[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Independent, day preparatory, pre-prep and nursery |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Headmaster | Alex Donaldson[1] |
| Founder | Paulinus of York[1] |
| Location | Deangate York North Yorkshire England, UK |
| Local authority | YO1 7JA |
| Students | 180[2] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 3–13 |
| Website | www.minsterschoolyork.co.uk |
The Minster School, York is an independent preparatory school for children aged 3–13 in York, England. The school traces its origins to a 'song school' founded in 627 by Paulinus of York, the first Archbishop of York[1][2] however the current school was re-founded in 1903.[1] The Minster School has a strong focus on music, and of the 180 children, 40 are choristers at York Minster.[2]