St Martin's is a Roman Catholic Boarding/Day Preparatory School for boys and girls which welcomes members of other Christian denominations. The Headmaster of Ampleforth College is one of its Patrons. St. Martin's offers Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding and Day Places. Also offered is Flexi-boarding, where children can stay for a limited number of specified nights during the week, to suit parents.
Children are prepared for entry to all major Senior Independent Schools and a fine record of Scholarship successes exists. Twenty-nine awards have been made since 1990 alone.
A warm family atmosphere is a feature of the School, and emphasis is placed on the encouragement of individual endeavour.
Facilities include a heated and covered Swimming Pool, a large Sports hall, Computer Room, all weather Cricket Wickets etc. In 1991 a Music Centre was built housing 6 instrumental practice cells and a large central Classroom/Auditorium. The Centre is equipped with new electronic pianos, percussion set, etc. A new Technology centre opened in autumn 1997.
Main Games are Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Rounders, Athletics and Cross-Country in season, whilst Badminton, Tennis, Shooting, Indoor Hockey and Soccer, and Swimming are among other sports available.
The School is situated some 28 miles north of York City in the quiet village of Nawton near the North Yorkshire National Park. Tees-side Airport provides a regular shuttle service connecting with the international flights in and out of London and also runs direct services to certain European countries. At the beginning and end of terms and at Half Terms the School runs a minibus to York Station. Staff accompany children on the London trains.
