Entrance Assessments

Here’s everything you need to know about Yarm School’s Entrance Assessments.

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.

Please ring Mrs Louise White on 01642 781447 or email louise.white@yarmschool.org to request further details.

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, for 2025/26 entry these are on Saturday, 17th January 2026. 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 Guide available for download.

Please ring Mrs Jane Herbert on 01642 786023 or email Head@yarmschool.org to request further details.