Yarm School A GSG School
- Yarm School
The Friarage
Yarm
Stockton on Tees
TS15 9EJ - Head: Dr Huw Williams
- T 01642 786023
- F 01642 789216
- E admin@yarmschool.org
- W www.yarmschool.org
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 11 to 18 with a linked junior school
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Stockton-on-Tees
- Pupils: 778; sixth formers: 217
- Religion: Not Applicable
- Fees: £16,203 pa
- Open days: November
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Yarm Preparatory School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Academically impressive, as reflected by the results, though parents and staff refer to a shift away from previous ‘results at all costs’ ethos - ‘not overly pushed,’ said one mother. Art department, based in the Georgian mansion, produces outstanding work, with the sixth form able to live the authentic garret lifestyle in the attic studio. Music resides in the 2014 purpose built facility, compete with recording studio and sound proofed practice rooms, seemingly in constant use. Dance has its own modern studio and is a popular option with the students, though maybe less...
What the school says...
Yarm School is a leading independent coeducational day school for children aged 3-18 situated in the attractive and historic town of Yarm on a beautiful stretch of the River Tees. A Yarm School education starts in the School's Nursery and continues through the Pre-Prep and Prep School to the Senior School and Sixth Form.
Children thrive in the Nursery's warm and nurturing environment, benefiting from small class sizes, a rich curriculum and dedicated teachers. The Nursery is superbly resourced and provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to play and interact, promoting decision making and independence from an early age. Recognised as being at the forefront of best practice and building a 'can do' attitude in pupils by Early Excellence, Yarm School Nursery meets the needs of every child and ensures a smooth transition into Nursery and beyond.
Life in the Pre-Prep (4-7) is excellent preparation for Year 3 and beyond and every pupil is primed to make the most of the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in the Preparatory School. Pupils are taught to be ambitious, curious and confident as they adopt a lifelong love of learning.
The Preparatory School continues to support and nurture pupils in an environment in which they can thrive. Excellent teacher:pupil ratios and an outstanding pastoral care programme ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of every child whilst instilling a strong sense of community throughout the School. Active partnerships are built and maintained with all families who are involved in ensuring every child has a happy, safe and fulfilled school experience through regular formal and informal communication, weekly newsletters, parent curriculum sessions and fun community events.
Children throughout the School benefit from a diverse education with expert teachers in French, music, computing, art, design and technology, PE and Games, dance, and chess. The broad and diverse curriculum is supplemented with an extensive extra-curricular programme, regular performance opportunities in music, dance and drama, a comprehensive outdoor learning programme, regular school trips as well as a wide range of visiting speakers and specialist workshops that all enhance early learning and development. Pupils also benefit from access to specialist facilities, including a 750-seat auditorium, music studio, computing suite, science lab, woodland school, floodlit astro and many sporting and recreational amenities. ...Read more
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Curricula
Cambridge Pre-U - an alternative to A levels, with all exams at the end of the two-year course.
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Sports
Rowing
Fencing
Shooting
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2019, Dr Huw Williams, previously second master at Tonbridge via housemaster at Westminster. Originally from the coast of South Wales, Welsh was first language until a move to Cambridge in his teens. Degree in biology at UCL, followed by a PhD and post-doctoral research into the human genome at Cambridge. Made the jump to teaching when research lost its glamour and became ‘repetitive and monotonous’. Only so many times you can move colourless liquid around a test tube before you lose interest, apparently. Speculative application led to a place at Westminster where he was ‘bitten by the bug’. ‘School is about people.’ He particularly enjoys headship and the problem solving it involves.
Describes Yarm students as ‘warm and supportive’, able to ‘explore their own talents and recognise the value of...
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Results by exam and subject
Subject results
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Special Education Needs
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Prep School | 2023 | 1 |
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