Yarm School
Yarm · TS15 9EJ
Yarm School is one of the North East's leading independent schools, combining strong academic results with a commitment to educating the whole person. The school operates as a day-only institution across three phases—Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form—serving 1,166 pupils from age 3 to 18. Its distinctive ethos emphasises ambition and opportunity both inside and outside the classroom, reflected in recognition such as Independent Prep School of the Year at the 2024 Tes Awards. The school has built a reputation for breadth, dynamism, and facilities described as outstanding.
- →Consistently strong academic results across GCSEs, A-levels, and university entry with significant Russell Group and Oxbridge uptake
- →Broad, dynamic curriculum balancing rigorous academics with extensive co-curricular opportunities (music, sport, drama, service, expeditions)
- →Outstanding facilities and recent investment in buildings and amenities
- →Supportive pastoral care structure across all age groups with strong emphasis on wellbeing and personal development
- →Leading independent school status in the North East with strong community reputation
Who thrives here
Yarm suits academically ambitious pupils from the North East and beyond who thrive in a well-resourced, balanced environment that values both intellectual challenge and extracurricular engagement. Pupils who respond well to encouragement to 'seize opportunities' and who benefit from strong pastoral structures flourish here.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
The Friarage
Yarm
TS15 9EJ
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Yarm School?
Day fees at Yarm School are approximately £20,364 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Yarm School?
Yarm School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Yarm School's exam results?
At Yarm School, 36.7% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 68.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Yarm School a boarding school?
Yarm School is a day school in Yarm and does not offer boarding.
What is Yarm School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Yarm School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Outstanding academic results and strong university destinations, particularly Russell Group and Oxbridge
✓Excellent facilities and investment in modern teaching and learning spaces
✓Supportive, caring pastoral environment with genuine commitment to pupils' holistic development
✓Broad co-curricular offer balancing rigorous academics with music, sport, drama, and service opportunities
✓Strong leadership and forward-thinking ethos emphasising ambition and life skills
✓Positive community reputation as a leading North East independent school
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, which may concern some parents seeking independent verification of standards
!Day-only model means no boarding option for families seeking full-time residential education
!Larger pupil cohort (1,166) may feel less intimate than some smaller independent schools
!Annual day fees not publicly disclosed; potential cost barrier for some families despite scholarship/bursary schemes