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Yarrells Preparatory School
Independent school · Dorset
| Address | Yarrells House, Upton, Poole, BH16 5EU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0–11 |
| Pupils | 238 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01202622229 |
| Website | http://www.yarrells.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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
Staff days listed as inset days. Half terms given as ranges (Fri 23 Oct - Fri 30 Oct, 15-19 Feb, 31 May-4 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Autumn term ends with a half day (staggered collection 12:00-12:45). Nursery open as normal on 23 Oct and runs Christmas/Easter/Summer school in holidays. Bank holiday Monday 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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
Fees are paid by Direct Debit in 12 monthly instalments from 1 August (or termly in advance); termly amounts are not stated. Ex-VAT monthly fees e.g. Reception £747.50 + £149.50 VAT. Lunch £79.17 per month extra. Sibling or military discount 7.5% (not combinable). Registration fee £120 inc. VAT; refundable deposit £400.
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.
- 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
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.