The Yellow House School
Halstead, Essex, East of England · CO9 3HX
With just 16 pupils on roll, The Yellow House School is an unusually small independent school in Halstead, Essex. Its size places it firmly among the smallest schools a family might consider, where teaching can be closely tailored to each child and the atmosphere is intimate rather than institutional. The school is co-educational, takes no day-to-day religious character, and is led by Head Mr David Ollier. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
16
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 16
- Location
- Halstead, Essex, East of England
- Website
- https://www.theyellowhouseschool.org.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mr David Ollier
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Teaching & academics
As a fee-paying independent school, The Yellow House School falls under the Independent Schools Inspectorate framework. The very small roll means a high degree of individual attention is possible, which may suit pupils who thrive in a personalised setting rather than a large class environment.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely tiny independent school in Halstead, best suited to families seeking close, individual attention over the breadth of a larger setting.
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The Yellow House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Yellow House School located?
The Yellow House School is located at Halstead, CO9 3HX.
What type of school is The Yellow House School?
The Yellow House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend The Yellow House School?
The Yellow House School has approximately 16 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.