Yarlet School | An excellent private independent preparatory primary school in Staffordshire

In our opinion, hands down; the best preparatory school in Staffordshire, if not the UK. Headmaster, Mr Raybould leads his team of marvellous teachers and support staff with such passion, energy and commitment, that it flows through the entire school.
The pastoral care at Yarlet School is simply amazing. The young people who attend are an absolute credit to the school. Yarlet School instil such confidence, that by the time the young people leave in Year 8, they truly are ready for the next step.
We say this with the experience of seeing our child grow from strength to strength during his time at Yarlet School. Our son was born in Spain and spent 9 fantastic years there, before reluctantly moving to the UK. We visited and he completed trial days at various schools in Staffordshire but the moment we entered Yarlet School, we all knew this was the right place for our son to make a successful transition.
From day 1, the Yarlet School community made our son feel welcome, happy and he settled immediately.
Academically, Yarlet School is nothing less than outstanding. The young people never feel pressured, only encouraged. They develop each young person’s abilities and support their needs, enabling them to become the best that they can be.
Our son left Yarlet School in July 2020 achieving Common Entrance results that far exceeded our expectations.
During the national lockdown, Yarlet School supplied a full timetable of remote learning and support. The timetable included daily online lessons with teachers and classmates, which enabled full discussions and embedded learning. All this was put together at such amazing speed and was up and running within days of the lockdown. At no point did we feel our child missed out on any part of his education, at what was a very important time in his school life.
Our son secured a place at his first-choice school and thanks to Yarlet, is emotionally and academically prepared for his next transition.
We will never be able to thank Mr. Raybould and his team enough, and Yarlet School will always remain close to our hearts. If you are looking for a preparatory school, your only choice should be Yarlet School, if you wish your child to be truly happy and succeed; a combination that can be difficult to find.

Parent of a Yarlet leaver

Our daughter will soon be entering her third year at Yarlet, and we are delighted with her progress and increase in confidence. The Yarlet team really do get the balance right between... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 4

Yarlet is a lovely picturesque school with amazing grounds, which teaches the children care and attention to detail. The school is nurturing and very adapting to every child's needs. I've... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 5

Yarlet School are not only exacting with their teaching curriculum but also their pastoral care is excellent. The relationship between teacher or any member of staff and the pupils ensures... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 7

My daughter has been at Yarlet for year 7. Yarlet is welcoming and nurturing. One of the first things that struck me was that I had never been in a school before, where the children were so... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 7

Our son has been at Yarlet since nursery and we remain very impressed at the nurturing environment that is evident at the school. As he’s grown older, the emphasis on academic progress... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 5

My son has been at yarlet since nursery and has thoroughly enjoyed everyday. It is a wonderful nurturing family environment. All the teachers know all the pupils individually and all their... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 7

We honestly couldn't wish for a more nurturing, kind and inspiring environment for our 2 girls. Since starting at Yarlet in nursery both have grown into confident and happy children. Yarlet... Read more

Parent of a child in Kindergarten and Form 1

Yarlet is much more than just a school, it is a community. The teachers really know the children as individuals, where each child's specific needs are catered for. The SEN provision is... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 3 and Form 5

I am pleased to say that my son has very supportive care in Yarlet and I am very satisfied with his progress.
The teaching staff in Yarlet have been amazing. They have provided continuous... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 5

Yarlet is a busy and exciting environment in which to learn. It is a happy place where pupils are encouraged to be individuals and embrace challenges.
Yarlet gives real value to every... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 7

Our daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Yarlet and the experience has been positive, nurturing and encouraging throughout. Scarlet has flourished as a result of the inspiring... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 8

The Yarlet experience is unique. The teachers and staff are amazing and get the best out of every child. The grounds are beautiful and allow children to be children.
It is the Yarlet... Read more

Parent of a child in Nursery and Form 4

Both of my children have received an education that is tailored to them as individuals. Building confidence through their areas of strength and supporting them to build determination with... Read more

Parent of a child in Form 3 and Form 7

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An excellent independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13

Set in beautiful Staffordshire countryside, Yarlet School is located near the A34 between Stafford and Stone and is only two miles from the M6 motorway. Yarlet offers a first class, all‑round education and is renowned for traditional values, small class sizes, high academic standards, unrivalled facilities and excellence in art, sport and music. A welcoming family atmosphere is central to Yarlet life and parents often comment on the happy, smiling faces which greet them; our children enjoy coming to and being at school.

Admissions update

It has never been more important to give your child a strong start in life so this may be the perfect moment to consider a first-class independent school education at Yarlet. Parents who are considering enrolling their child/ren are encouraged to make contact with the Headmaster as soon as posssible as some classes are full and others have a very limited number of places. Face-to-face visits are now permitted although virtual tours remain popular with those who are not local or have limited time. Visits and virtual tours provide an opportunity to look around our beautiful school and meet some of our delightful pupils. To arrange an initial meeting, please email our Headmaster, Ian Raybould, by clicking here or use our ‘Contact us’ page by clicking here.

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Outstanding achievements

Although our pupils surpass themselves academically, their achievements are not limited to the classroom. Read more...

Stunning grounds and unrivalled facilities

Yarlet pupils make full use of extensive grounds and excellent facilities. Read more...

Wrap-around care and flexi-boarding

Yarlet offers a great deal of flexibility before and after school and even the possibility of flex-boarding for older pupils. Read more...

Welcome from the Headmaster

Welcome to our website, we hope it will give you a sense of what our wonderful school is all about. Read more...

Happy, confident children

Yarlet pupils emerge as happy, confident young men and women who are ready to take on the world. Read more...

Aims, values and ethos

Our key objective is simple, to create and maintain an environment in which all children are happy, secure and challenged to achieve their personal best in all areas of school life. Read more...

Where it all begins

Bright, happy faces, bursting with enthusiasm for the day ahead. Learning is fun! This is the first impression which greets visitors to Yarlet's Pre-Prep Department. Read more...

The next step

We expect the very best from your child inside and outside the classroom. Individualised targets ensure that every pupil is challenged to achieve to the best of his or her ability. Read more...

The 11 to 13 senior years

Senior pupils work hard, play hard, compete well and form strong friendships which often last a lifetime. Read more...

Excellence in Music and Drama

Formerly Director of Music at King's College Madrid, our current Headmaster has a passion for school music and has strengthened this area considerably at Yarlet. Read more...

Excellence in Sport

With specialist teacher games sessions four times per week in Pre-Prep and every day in Main School it is no wonder that pupils reach an impressive standard by the time they leave Yarlet. Read more...

Excellence in Art

Lively, inspiring and displayed all around the school, Art is important at Yarlet. From our youngest pupils in nursery to our Form 8s, everyone is encouraged to be creative and get involved. Read more...

Latest news

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Outstanding achievements

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Stunning grounds and unrivalled facilities

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Wrap-around care and flexi-boarding

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Welcome from the Headmaster

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Happy, confident children

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Aims, values and ethos

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Where it all begins

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The next step

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The 11 to 13 senior years

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Excellence in Music and Drama

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Excellence in Sport

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Excellence in Art