Yarm Preparatory School
Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, North East · TS15 9ES
Yarm Preparatory School educates children from the ages of 3 to 11, a small independent day school of around 382 pupils in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees. Its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report awarded the top rating of "excellent", with the same judgement extending to pupils' personal development and all compliance standards met. Led by Headmaster Bill Sawyer, the school offers a settled, structured environment for younger children before the move on to senior education.
382
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£16,989
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 382
- Location
- Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, North East
- Website
- https://www.yarmschool.org/
- Telephone
- 01642 781447
Headteacher
Headmaster Bill Sawyer
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Teaching & academics
The "excellent" ISI rating points to consistently high standards in teaching and learning across the prep years. The school prepares pupils for 11+ entry, providing a clear academic pathway as children reach the top of the school. With around 3.4 per cent of pupils receiving SEN support, the cohort is one in which most children learn without additional intervention.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 3.4%
- EHC plans
- 0.26%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Pupils are not allowed mobile phones in the prep school. Pupils who take the coach service to and from school are permitted to have a phone on the coach. Parents must give permission for their child to bring a mobile phone on the coach, and must sign to agree to hand in their mobile phone on arrival at school with the school office
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,069 - £16,989
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 March 2025
The last word
A small, well-regarded prep school for families seeking a strong start and a structured route towards 11+ entry.
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Yarm Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Yarm Preparatory School located?
Yarm Preparatory School is located at Grammar School Lane, Yarm, Yarm, TS15 9ES.
What type of school is Yarm Preparatory School?
Yarm Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend Yarm Preparatory School?
Yarm Preparatory School has approximately 382 pupils on roll.
What is Yarm Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Yarm Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 4 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.