Independent school · Dorset
Yarrells Preparatory School
- Ages 0–11
- Mixed
- £897–£1,535/month
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Thu 22 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per month, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception (monthly, inc. VAT) | £897.00 |
| Years 1 & 2 (monthly, inc. VAT) | £906.95 |
| Year 3 (monthly, inc. VAT) | £1,173.88 |
| Year 4 (monthly, inc. VAT) | £1,372.39 |
| Years 5 & 6 (monthly, inc. VAT) | £1,534.88 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £400.00
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Contact the Admissions Team and request a prospectus, visit the school with the Head (weekdays from 9.30am in term time), then the child attends a trial/taster day with their prospective year group. Register with £520 (£120 registration fee plus £400 refundable deposit); the school then confirms the place in writing.
Assessments
- Taster day with prospective year group, with feedback from the Head
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| School minibus services | Poole, Bournemouth, Ringwood, Wimborne, Dorchester, Wareham |
Cost: Price is dependent on route, contact school office for prices; 20% discount if 6 or more journeys booked a week per term
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 0–11
- Pupils
- 238
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01202622229
- Address
- Yarrells House, Upton, Poole, BH16 5EU
- Website
- yarrells.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.