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Your Child's Journey Starts Here at Yarrells School & Nursery
At Yarrells School & Nursery, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children aged 2 to 11 thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our approach combines small class sizes with specialist teaching from the outset, ensuring each child receives personalized attention and opportunities to develop their unique talents. With a focus on balanced challenge and support, we foster self-confidence and a lifelong love of learning within beautiful natural surroundings. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in consistently high grammar school pass rates and a curriculum that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth.As a non-selective school, we welcome diverse aptitudes and abilities, working tirelessly to help every pupil overcome challenges and celebrate their progress. The recent ISI report affirmed our success in cultivating an environment where children flourish, supported by dedicated staff who prioritize meaningful relationships and holistic development. We believe education should be a joyful journey, preparing young people for future success while nurturing their curiosity and creativity.
Services
Nursery
Reception Class
Pre-Prep
Junior Prep
Senior Prep
Forest School
Performing Arts
Sports Academy
Individual Needs Support
Extracurricular Clubs
Highlights and features
- We offer specialist teaching from age 2 with small class sizes
- Our pupils achieve high grammar school pass rates
- We provide beautiful natural surroundings for holistic development
- We accept Early Years Funding until age 5
- Our ISI report confirms excellent personal development outcomes
Associations and certifications
- ISI
- GL Assessment Partnership
What people say
Excellent artistic skills
Highly articulate
Academic achievements excellent
Deeply knowledgeable
Personal development excellent
Services
Nursery Provision
Our magical nursery offers term-time or all-year-round care for children aged 2-4. With purpose-built facilities and woodland access, we focus on play-based learning that sparks curiosity and foundational skills. Our practitioners establish strong relationships to support individual needs while fostering social development through engaging activities.
Reception Class
Seamless transition from nursery to formal education with specialist teaching and small class sizes. We develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills while nurturing confidence through balanced challenge and support. Early Years Funding accepted until age 5.
Forest School
Unique woodland education program promoting hands-on learning and environmental awareness. Children engage in practical activities that build resilience, teamwork and problem-solving skills while connecting with nature through all seasons.
Individual Needs Support
Tailored assistance for pupils requiring additional learning support. Our experienced team creates personalized plans to address specific challenges while maintaining full integration with mainstream classes, ensuring every child achieves their potential.
Performing Arts
Comprehensive arts program including music, drama and dance. From guitar club to senior orchestra, we develop creative expression and performance skills through specialist instruction and regular showcase opportunities in our dedicated performance spaces.
People
Mrs Clare Cunningham
Head Teacher
With extensive educational experience, Mrs Cunningham leads Yarrells School & Nursery with a passion for nurturing environments. She champions holistic development and academic excellence, ensuring every child thrives through personalized attention and innovative teaching approaches.
Anne Marie English
Nursery Manager
Anne Marie leads our Early Years provision with expertise in child development. She creates stimulating environments that foster foundational skills through play-based learning, ensuring a joyful introduction to education for our youngest pupils.
Kristal Bowdler
Admissions Registrar
Kristal manages admissions with warmth and professionalism, guiding families through the enrollment process. She ensures smooth transitions for new pupils while maintaining Yarrells School & Nursery' welcoming atmosphere for all prospective families.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide education for children aged 2-11, including Nursery (2-4), Reception (4-5), Pre-Prep (5-7), Junior Prep (7-9) and Senior Prep (9-11).
Do you accept Early Years Funding?
Yes, we accept government Early Years Funding for Reception-aged children until they turn 5, making quality education more accessible for local families.
What are your class sizes?
We maintain small class sizes with specialist teaching from age 2, ensuring personalized attention and optimal learning environments for every child.
How do you support pupil wellbeing?
Pupil wellbeing is central to our approach, with balanced challenge and support in a secure environment. We foster confidence through positive relationships and tailored pastoral care.
What facilities do you offer?
Our facilities include purpose-built nursery accommodation, woodland Forest School, specialist arts and sports facilities, and modern classrooms within beautiful grounds.
How can I visit the school?
Every day is an open day at Yarrells. Contact us to book a personal tour and experience our warm atmosphere and dedicated teaching environment firsthand.
Reviews (4)
Nick Fry
Mar 20, 2021
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Please can parents try to be respectful of other road users (when picking up baby Tarquin or Gemima) when turning right on Poole road, as it seems most can't . I'm sure a little walk will do the little darlings more good than harm as kidnapping statistics are quite low in this area.
Paige McNally
Jul 22, 2020
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Dexter absolutely adores going to school and as some of you witnessed his announcement of how much he loves school! (Sorry about that!)
The biggest special thank you to everyone in the EY team!! I recently said to him 'Dexter my favourite days of the week are the days I spend with you'. He replied 'my favourite days of the week are when I go to school!'
He really wouldn't be the confident, independent and caring little boy he is now if it wasnt for each and everyone one of you at yarrells! I have seen first hand how amazing you all are and I dont just mean the teaching staff!
Dexter will
The biggest special thank you to everyone in the EY team!! I recently said to him 'Dexter my favourite days of the week are the days I spend with you'. He replied 'my favourite days of the week are when I go to school!'
He really wouldn't be the confident, independent and caring little boy he is now if it wasnt for each and everyone one of you at yarrells! I have seen first hand how amazing you all are and I dont just mean the teaching staff!
Dexter will
Jacqui Landen
Jun 01, 2019
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We moved from BCS to Yarrells and we are absolutely delighted with the school. The family environment and care the teachers show the children is incredible. The sports facilities and opportunities are fantastic alongside the academic support. It is a distance from where we live but it is absolutely worth it and the minibus service is brilliant. We are thrilled with this school and can honestly say it offers the best start and school environment for our son.
Jo Greaves
May 31, 2016
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The Yarrells is an awesome school, I loved it there when I was little and now my little girl is enjoying every second of her experience there. Each child really is treated as an individual and that's one of the many things that makes the school so special.
