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Arrange a personal tour of the Prep School to get a sense of what life at Yarm is really like.
Saturday, 28th September
Tour the school, speak to pupils and staff, and attend a presentation with the Headmaster.
Join our Whole School Open Morning to tour the school, explore departments and meet staff and students.
Yarm Prep School is delighted to be announced Independent Prep School of the Year in the 2024 Tes Schools Awards.
Book a tour to explore the fantastic opportunities on offer and meet our wonderful teachers and pupils!
We are extremely proud that both Yarm Prep and Senior School were rated 'EXCELLENT' - the highest outcome in every category in the recent ISI Inspection report.
Our academic results and facilities are outstanding but we offer so much more than an excellent academic education: we firmly believe in educating for life.
Pupils are taught to be ambitious and seize opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Our curriculum is wonderfully broad, dynamic and responsive to the needs of our pupils.
Our students consistently achieve exceptional A-level results and receive the pastoral care and support needed to flourish as young adults beyond the Sixth Form.
Â鶹AV is a leading independent school for pupils aged 3-18 located in the beautiful town of Yarm in the North East of England.
Since our foundation in 1978, we have established ourselves as the major educational success story in the North East. Our outstanding academic success has placed us as the top performing school in Teesside and County Durham and our unrivalled extra-curricular opportunities have seen pupils achieving regional, country and even national honours.
We offer specialist teaching, outstanding pastoral care, state-of-the-art facilities, an extensive extra-curricular programme and small class sizes to all of our pupils here at Â鶹AV. Our aim is to provide pupils with the attributes they need to develop into adults who will contribute positively to society. It is important to us that the necessary skills are honed within a caring, friendly and mutually supportive community.Â
Our independent Nursery, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form welcome ambitious families from around Teesside and the North East, including Yarm, Stockton, Wynyard, Darlington, Northallerton, Hartlepool and more.
of pupils achieved 3 or more A*-A grades in their 2024 A Levels
spent on superb award-winning facilities
raised by the Prep and Senior School for charities in the last year
Eco-Schools Green Flag Award winner
visitors from the school and local community to the school's Friarage Theatre and Princess Alexandra Auditorium to see events
pupils involved in the school’s annual Lower School Prize Giving musical performance
Senior · 03/09/24
The Governors of Â鶹AV and Teesside High School have announced that after productive discussions over the last twelve months, they have agreed to work together to enhance independent education...
Senior · 22/08/24
Â鶹AV is celebrating its best ever GCSE examination results with 54% of all grades awarded being the top 9-8 grades (A*), with a third of all grades at grade...
Sixth Form · 15/08/24
Â鶹AV is celebrating a year of outstanding A level achievements and personal success stories. With strong results across the board, 30% of students achieved three or more A*-A grades...
Senior · 16/07/24
Â鶹AV has partnered with Yarm Rugby Club, in an arrangement which will see the club’s youth section make the most of the school’s Aislaby fields pitches. By providing access...
Senior · 07/07/24
Â鶹AV’s Dovecote Festival has taken music into the local community, celebrating the power of music and togetherness. The annual festival kicked off at the school’s music studio, where people...
Prep · 25/06/24
Yarm Prep School has triumphed in the category of Independent Prep School of the Year in the 2024 Tes Schools Awards. Referred to as the ‘Oscars of education’, the Tes...
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My older brother attended Â鶹AV, so I have always been aware of its ethos and values. I felt incredibly lucky to acquire a teaching position in 2011 at Yarm Pre-Prep...
Prep School Teacher
I joined Â鶹AV September 2005 for Sixth Form. From my time at Yarm, I recall many fond memories of sporting competitions, Sixth Form dinners and end of term ceremonies.
Senior HR Adviser
Science is a very popular part of our curriculum. We're lucky to have physics specialists teaching at all levels in the Senior School and the latest laboratory equipment. Results in Physics are some of the best...
Head of Physics
I feel privileged to work at such a fantastic school. My role is a unique one, as I am the only member of staff to teach every year group from Nursery to Year 6, this gives me the insight and opportunity to...
I feel incredibly lucky to be Headmaster of such a fantastic school. The sense of community at Yarm is second to none and we value our place in our local community, too. The breadth of opportunity on offer means...
Headmaster
As a result of excellent facilities and generous time allowances for creative subjects, pupils are able to build upon their academic success to develop hobbies, skills and interest which will stay with them through
Art Coordinator (Prep)
It’s a pleasure, a privilege and huge amounts of fun helping each pupil flourish as they journey through the School. We love what we do and so will you!Â
Prep School Head
I'm currently studying Architecture at Cambridge University and row for the Cambridge Women's Blues crew. I loved my time at Yarm and made friends for life there...
Former Pupil - Architecture | Cambridge University
For me, it is the School that never sleeps, exuding its own special ’buzz’ and energy. It is a happy place with so much going on, but in a purposeful and well organised way...
Vice-Chair of Governors
Â鶹AV's Sixth Form Scholarship completely changed my life. When I joined the School, I found myself for the first time being taught and mentored by passionate teachers that were going above and beyond...
Former Pupil & Science Scholar - Machine Learning Engineer | Lloyds Bank
My older brother attended Â鶹AV, so I have always been aware of its ethos and values. I felt incredibly lucky to acquire a teaching position in 2011 at Yarm Pre-Prep. Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to continually develop my skill set and work alongside a team of dedicated colleagues. I have seen many children grow and develop in confidence, making excellent progress in all areas of the curriculum. The opportunities at Yarm are wide ranging and it allows the children to broaden their horizons and embrace new challenges. I feel very honoured to be a part of their journey and a key member of the Â鶹AV community, as it continues to expand and have an impact on future generations.
I joined Â鶹AV September 2005 for Sixth Form. From my time at Yarm, I recall many fond memories of sporting competitions, Sixth Form dinners and end of term ceremonies. The majority of the enjoyment from my time was in part due to friendships with peers and supportive teaching staff.Returning as a member of staff, I have seen countless positive changes in the infrastructure of the school, my younger self would have really appreciated the on tap cappuccinos from the Shack! What I enjoy most about my job is that I get to work with staff across all aspects of their employee lifecycle including from recruitment to retirement.
Science is a very popular part of our curriculum. We're lucky to have physics specialists teaching at all levels in the Senior School and the latest laboratory equipment. Results in Physics are some of the best of all subjects. We have a growing Physics Society, and our Second Year pupils recently won the Physics Olympics trophy.Our House system is also a highlight for me. I led Bede House for fourteen years helping to raise thousands of pounds for our House charities and I'll never forget the camaraderie across all pupil ages in events, such as House Drama.
I feel privileged to work at such a fantastic school. My role is a unique one, as I am the only member of staff to teach every year group from Nursery to Year 6, this gives me the insight and opportunity to observe how the children develop and grow throughout their time in the Prep School, whether it be in PE and Games, Computing or RE. The opportunities that every pupil has at Yarm is second to none, from taking part in residentials to London and Hadrian's Wall, to attending sporting fixtures and overseas sports tours, which is always a highlight of Year 6. As well as having the chance to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, there is something for everyone at the Prep School. Another unique part of Yarm is the Prep School Holiday School, that I run over six weeks of the school holidays, where visits are organised across the North East and Yorkshire. I enjoy seeing the children develop and grow in a different context. At Yarm there are always opportunities for children to excel.
I feel incredibly lucky to be Headmaster of such a fantastic school. The sense of community at Yarm is second to none and we value our place in our local community, too. The breadth of opportunity on offer means that there is something for everyone to discover and in which to thrive. Our pupils are confident without a shred of pretentiousness and our talented and passionate staff guide and support each individual on their personal journeys of discovery. This is no ordinary school!
I am extremely proud and privileged to be Art Coordinator at Yarm Preparatory School. The breadth of opportunity for the pupils is fantastic and it is an honour to watch them flourish during their time with us. As a result of excellent facilities and generous time allowances for creative subjects, pupils are able to build upon their academic success to develop hobbies, skills and interest which will stay with them throughout their lives. Clubs, lessons, trips, competitions and involvement STEAM activities all allow for incredible little artists to prosper.
I'm currently studying Architecture at Cambridge University and row for the Cambridge Women's Blues crew. I loved my time at Yarm and made friends for life there. I am so grateful to all of my teachers for supporting me and preparing me so well for life after Yarm and of course to the rowing and sports coaches who were instrumental to my rowing success whilst at School, exposing me to numerous valuable opportunities and experiences.
For the past seven years I have been privileged to be one of the Â鶹AV Governors, extending my connection to the School which began in 2001 when our family moved to the North East from Birmingham. Our three children started at Â鶹AV and it was a brand new venture for the whole family as we had no previous connections with the North East. We found the Â鶹AV community welcoming and friendly with opportunities around every corner. Over the years, and like many other parents, we have collected offspring at varying times of the day and night after trips, or fixtures. I have always been struck by the vibrancy of the place. For me, it is the School that never sleeps, exuding its own special ’buzz’ and energy. It is a happy place with so much going on, but in a purposeful and well organised way. The School has an exciting future ahead and I feel humbled and privileged to be able to play a small part in The Â鶹AV journey.
Â鶹AV's Sixth Form Scholarship completely changed my life. When I joined the School, I found myself for the first time being taught and mentored by passionate teachers that were going above and beyond to enable my learning and ultimately, my success. The extra-curricular clubs and activities are extensive and I was able to take advantage of plenty of sports clubs, music ensembles, charity volunteering and far more, all of which I thoroughly enjoyed. I can say with confidence that I would not be where I am today if not for the unbelievable academic and extra-curricular support and opportunities that I was provided during my time at Yarm. I am incredibly thankful to have been offered the chance to study at such an excellent school for two amazing years.
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Open Morning: Nursery, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form For families with children aged 3-18 years. Join us 9am - 12noon on Saturday 28th September to explore the fantastic opportunities at Yarm!
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