Yarlet School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 2 December 2025
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.
Headmaster · Ian Raybould
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.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 20.9%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- 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
Schools nearby
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Stafford Grammar School
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Draycott Moor College
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Kinetic Academy
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.