Yarlet School
Stafford, Staffordshire, West Midlands · ST18 9SU
A small Church of England prep school in Stafford, Yarlet takes children from the age of two right through to 13, with the option of boarding alongside day places. With just 134 pupils on roll, it offers a close-knit setting where pupils are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school "good", and singled out personal development as "excellent" - a sign that pastoral care and character sit at the heart of school life. Prospective families should note, however, that the most recent inspection found the school did not meet all regulatory compliance standards.
134
Pupils
good
ISI
£18,414
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 134
- Location
- Stafford, Staffordshire, West Midlands
- Website
- http://yarletschool.uk/
- Telephone
- 01785 286568
Headteacher
Headmaster Ian Raybould
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Teaching & academics
Academic scholarships are available, and around a fifth of pupils receive some form of additional learning support, suggesting a school used to accommodating a range of needs within its small classes. As a prep school running to age 13, the focus is on preparing children for the next stage of their education. The ISI's overall judgement of "good" reflects sound provision rather than an exceptional one.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 20.9%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
The strongest endorsement in Yarlet's inspection lies in personal development, judged "excellent", pointing to a community where pupils grow in confidence and character. The boarding option adds a further dimension to daily life beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,474 - £18,414
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Around 20 pupils receive bursaries of between 20 to 100 per cent
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 2 December 2025
The last word
A nurturing, small prep school whose pastoral strengths stand out - though families will want to ask directly about the unmet compliance findings before committing.
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Yarlet School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Yarlet School located?
Yarlet School is located at Yarlet, Stafford, ST18 9SU.
What type of school is Yarlet School?
Yarlet School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Yarlet School?
Yarlet School has approximately 134 pupils on roll.
What is Yarlet School's inspection rating?
Yarlet School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 2 December 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.