Custom Yearbook Printing

Custom Yearbook Printing for Schools and Colleges

Every academic year is filled with memories worth keeping — from first days and field trips to graduations and prize-giving ceremonies. At Pixartprinting, our custom yearbook printing service gives schools, colleges and universities across the UK a beautiful, lasting way to capture them all. Whether you're creating a class keepsake or a whole-school publication, we make it easy to design and print a yearbook that everyone will treasure for years to come.

With flexible formats, a wide choice of paper types, premium binding options and stunning cover finishes, our school yearbook printing service lets you create a completely bespoke publication — from a single copy to large print runs — with free delivery on every order, always.

Yearbook Printing: Binding Options to Suit Every Publication

The binding you choose sets the tone for your yearbook, and at Pixartprinting we offer two high-quality options to suit different styles and budgets.

• Perfect Paperback Binding is the most popular choice for custom yearbooks. Pages are glued to a flexible cover, creating a sleek, professional finish that works beautifully for publications of all sizes. It's an affordable yet polished option that lets the content — and the memories — take centre stage.
• Perfect Hardback Binding is the premium choice for schools and colleges that want a yearbook built to last. The rigid cover provides extra durability and gives your publication a truly special, keepsake quality. Ideal for milestone years such as graduation or leavers' books, a hardback yearbook is something students will hold on to for a lifetime.

Custom Yearbooks in Any Format You Choose

No two schools are the same, and neither are their yearbooks. That's why we offer a range of standard formats as well as the option to create a completely custom size. Choose from our most popular sizes — A4 (21 x 29.7 cm), 21 x 21 cm, 16.5 x 24 cm and 30 x 30 cm — or enter your own dimensions (width and height) to create a truly one-of-a-kind publication. Both portrait and landscape orientations are available, giving you complete creative freedom over the layout of your yearbook.

When it comes to page count, simply remember that the total number of pages must be a multiple of 2 and should include the four pages that make up the cover (front, back, inside front and inside back) alongside all interior pages. We recommend downloading our Template and Instructions to help you set up your print-ready file correctly.

Paper Types for Yearbook Printing That Do Justice to Every Photo

The paper you choose for the inside pages of your custom yearbook has a huge impact on the final result. At Pixartprinting, we offer a carefully selected range of paper stocks to suit every style of publication:

• Classic Demimatt (Matt Coated): A long-lasting, wood-free matt coated paper that brings out fine photographic detail with exceptional clarity — perfect for image-heavy yearbooks.
• Classic Gloss (Gloss Coated): A bright, silky gloss paper that produces rich, vibrant colours and sharp images with a premium feel.
• Classic Uncoated (Brilliant White): A clean, versatile uncoated paper ideal for text-heavy layouts and a more understated, editorial look.
• Classic Ivory Uncoated: A warm-toned 70 gsm ivory paper with high opacity and a natural surface that reduces eye strain — ideal for longer reads and black-and-white content.
• Extraprint (Brilliant White Smooth Uncoated): A smooth, velvety paper stock with a high white point that delivers excellent colour reproduction and sharp detail across all content types.
• Recycled: Made from 100% recycled fibres, this eco-friendly paper is ideal for schools with sustainability at heart, without compromising on print quality.
• Underwood (Woodstock Birch): An ivory-toned, naturally textured paper with a distinctive artisan character — perfect for yearbooks with a creative, design-led aesthetic.

Cover Finishes That Make Your Custom Yearbook Truly Unforgettable

A yearbook cover is the first thing people see — and the last thing they forget. Our range of special finishes lets you create a cover that's as memorable as the moments inside. Choose from three premium lamination options: matt for a sophisticated, understated look; gloss for a vibrant, high-impact finish; or soft touch for a velvety, tactile feel that makes your yearbook a pleasure to hold.

For an extra touch of luxury, our special cover finishes take things even further. Add 3D Varnish to create a striking raised effect on selected design elements, or choose Gold Foil or Silver Foil to give your cover a gleaming, prestigious finish. These options are particularly popular for leavers' yearbooks and graduation publications where every detail counts.

How to Order Your School Yearbooks with Pixartprinting

Ordering your custom yearbooks with Pixartprinting is straightforward. Start by selecting all your configuration options — binding type, format, paper, page count and cover finishes — directly on the product page. Next, download the Template and Instructions file to ensure your artwork is set up correctly for print. Once your file is ready, place your order, upload your print-ready file and complete your purchase. Your finished yearbooks will then be delivered straight to your school, college or home address — with free delivery included on every order, always.

Orders start from just a single copy, so there's no need to commit to a large print run if you're still finalising your design or testing a proof.

Free Delivery on Every Yearbook Printing Order, Always

At Pixartprinting, free delivery isn't a promotion — it's our standard. Every custom yearbook printing order, regardless of size or value, is delivered to your door at no extra cost. It's just one more reason why schools and colleges across the UK choose Pixartprinting for their yearbook printing needs.

Tips for Designing and Printing Your Custom Yearbooks

Not sure where to start with your yearbook design? Our blog is packed with practical advice to help you create a publication you'll be proud of. Learn how to approach typesetting a book and turn your text into a properly formatted, print-ready document. Discover how books are structured so you can plan your page layout with confidence. And for inspiration on making the best first impression, our guide on how to design a book cover walks you through everything you need to know to create a standout cover for your yearbook.

Explore More Printing and Binding Services

Looking for other printed publications? Our full printing and binding service covers a wide range of products to suit every need. Print professional books , compact booklets , polished catalogues and vibrant magazines — all with the same high standards, competitive pricing and free delivery that make Pixartprinting the trusted choice for yearbook printing in the UK. Explore our full range of binding options, including stapled binding , perfect binding and sewn binding to find the right solution for your next project.