The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (142% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.9
10.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,167
- Capacity
- 100%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Head
- Dr P Huw Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
The Friarage, Yarm, TS15 9EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYarm Preparatory School
Independent · 389m away
Yarm Primary School
Primary · 735m away
Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School
Primary · 853m away
Egglescliffe School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Conyers School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Layfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Levendale Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Junction Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Yarm School?
Yarm School currently has 1,167 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yarm School take?
Yarm School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Yarm School?
Yarm School is in Yarm, TS15 9EJ, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yarm School have a sixth form?
Yes, Yarm School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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