Coach Service

As a leading independent school in the North, Yarm School is committed to providing a seamless commute for our pupils. We welcome families from across the North East and North Yorkshire, offering a dedicated coach service to school.

Our extensive network makes Yarm School accessible for families in Stockton, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Wynyard, Durham, Richmond, Northallerton, North Yorkshire and beyond.

Comprehensive Bus Routes for 2026-27

Our coach service is available to all pupils from Year 3 (Prep) onwards.

Flexibility for Families

We understand that every family has a different schedule. We offer a variety of pass options to suit your needs:

• Full Pass: 10 journeys per week (AM & PM).
• Morning / Evening Pass: 5 journeys per week (either AM or PM).
• Flexi Pass: Minimum of 3 journeys per week. A mix of both AM & PM. These are set days each week.
• Single Journey Pass: Permits a single, one-way journey on any day. (Must be booked 24 hours in advance.) These may only be issued to Prep School pupils (Year 3-6) if they are travelling with a sibling in Senior School.
• Study Leave Pass: Discounted rates during the summer term.

Sibling Discount – We are pleased to offer fare discounts for families with more than one child using the coach service.

Coach Passes to Yarm School

Yarm School is a place where pupils thrive and is easily accessible from across the region with our extensive coach service. At Yarm, we provide…

• Nurturing learning environment: Small class sizes, specialist teachers and outstanding facilities create a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• Outstanding results: Yarm consistently outperforms local state and independent schools. Our 2025 results can be found here.
• Extra curricular opportunities: There is a wide range of extra curricular opportunities on offer to discover new interests and passions.
• Educating for Life: We aim is to prepare and nurture students for life beyond Sixth Form. We challenge students to use their initiative, take on leadership roles and work as part of a team.
• Dedicated pastoral team: Our pastoral care programme makes the transition to Yarm a smooth process.
• Extensive careers guidance: Students at Yarm benefit from careers guidance, a mock interview from an industry professional, UCAS statement advice and industry career clusters. We also benefit from many former pupils returning to Yarm to talk about their careers, the route into the industry and offer advice.

Our location offers easy access to the A19 and A66, making it a convenient hub for commuting parents. For those traveling by rail, Yarm and Eaglescliffe stations provide direct links to York, Newcastle, and London.

Bookings

All bookings for the school bus routes are made via our online booking system, which can be viewed at yarmschool.vectare.co.uk. The website also incorporates an interactive journey planner which allows you to enter your postcode and find your closest stop.

Contact Us

For more information regarding routes, timings, or to book a pass, please contact Miss Rachel Algate at coaches@yarmschool.org.