Yarm School

Description

Yarm School is a co-educational independent day school for kids aged 3 to 18.

Facilities

Preparatory School (3-11): The Preparatory School provides outstanding facilities for an all-round education. There are specialist suites for information technology, science, design technology, art and music. The floodlit multi-use all-weather games area provides a first-rate sports facility for P.E and fixtures. They also have a modern school hall which provides a flexible space for P.E, assemblies and school productions.

Senior School (11-16): The state-of-the-art teaching facilities include science laboratories, art and design studios, a design and technology workshop, ICT suites and much more.The performing arts centre for music, dance and drama includes the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, a separate studio theatre, a dance studio and music performance suite. The stunning 750-seat auditorium is perfect for performances, assemblies and exams. They teach music in brand-new Music School. This accommodates classrooms, a recording studio and a drumming suite. 

Sixth Form (16-18): Sixth Form students have access to the same facilities as Senior School pupils, in addition to their own centre.The well equipped library is perfect for quiet study and is constantly updated with new additions. 

Features

Things to note

  • Music plays a huge role in the life of the School and so they encourage musical talents through lessons and performances. 
  • Outdoor Education is a diverse extra-curricular activity that offers students the chance to participate in walking, camping, climbing, skiing, caving, canoeing and much more. 
  • The School’s Combined Cadet Force is another popular extra-curricular activity. Cadets learn a range of team-working and leadership skills as they take part in varied pursuits such as rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, signaling, field craft and survival skills.
  • The Drama at Yarm has numerous opportunities for pupils of all ages to get involved in school productions. There is something for everyone, from performing on stage, writing a pieces of theatre, directing a play, working behind the scenes or developing develop technical skills in lighting and sound.
  • In its short history, Yarm School has established a fine reputation for excellence in sport. A team of subject specialists teach PE and Games and we also employ a number of professional coaches.

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

Entry into Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School: Nursery (3+) and Reception (4+) children are invited to attend Taster Days; early reservation is recommended. Assessments for pupils from age 5 by appointment throughout the year.

Entry into Senior School

  • Entry at 11+: For entry into First Year (Year 7) and above all applicants sit the  Entrance Assessments which take place in the January preceding September entry. Any late applicant, after the Entrance Assessments, may sit the tests by appointment and, if successful, will be offered a place if available or a place on the waiting list if the year group is fully subscribed.
  • Entry at 16+: Candidates applying for entry into the Sixth Form will be invited to an interview which can be arranged from the November onwards in the year preceding entry. There are specific entry requirements found in the Sixth Form Prospectus available for download.

Fees

Fees 2022/23   Term    
Early School & Nursery
Full day attendance (5 days per week) with Nursery Grant   £2,024    
Early School & Nursery
Nursery and Reception   £2,916    
Years 1 and 2    £2,964    
Preparatory School
Years 3 and 4   £3,712    
Years 5 and 6   £4,105    
Senior School & Sixth Form      
Aged 11 - 18   £4,921    
 

Scholarships

Discover more about the range of Scholarships and Bursaries currently on offer at Yarm as well as information on the application process (Click on the links below for more information):

Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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