Welcome to Yarborough Academy

Welcome to the website of Yarborough Academy.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Yarborough Academy— a place I am incredibly proud to call home. Our school is so much more than a building or a timetable; it is a vibrant, nurturing family where every child is valued, understood, and encouraged to flourish.

At our core, we believe that education is not just about what children learn, but about how they learn — and how we, as educators, can create the best possible conditions for their brains to thrive. Our approach is both brain-based and science-led, ensuring that every decision we make is rooted in research about how children grow, develop, and connect.

A key part of our work is guided by the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME). This model helps us understand how experiences shape the developing brain and how we can respond to children with compassion, consistency, and care. By meeting pupils where they are — emotionally and developmentally — we can help them regulate, relate, and reason effectively. In doing so, we nurture not just academic success, but emotional wellbeing and resilience too.

Everything we do is underpinned by our school values: GLO — Growth, Love, and Over and Above.

• Growth means we are all learners — children and adults alike — constantly developing, reflecting, and striving to be our best selves.
• Love is the heart of our community. We care deeply for one another, show empathy, and celebrate each child’s unique strengths and stories.
• Over and Above reminds us to go further — to give that little bit extra in kindness, effort, and excellence every single day.

Together, these values create a culture where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

I am honoured to lead a team of dedicated, passionate staff who embody these values and a community of families who share our belief that every child can shine when given the right environment to grow.

Welcome to our academy — where science meets heart, and where every child is known, loved, and challenged to GLO.