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Yew Tree Primary School
Birchfield Way, Yew Tree Estate, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DX, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
647
Capacity
686
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly excelling in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, only 7% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, there is a positive environment for learning, but parents may want to consider the school's relatively low LocaleIQ score, which suggests it performs better than only 22% of schools.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.3%
Asian Indian11.0%
Black African8.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.6%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Black Caribbean4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
White Other3.4%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.56033, -1.95618 · WS5 4DX
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN103974
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.yewtreeprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Yew Tree Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Yew Tree Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is Yew Tree Primary School a good school?
Yew Tree Primary School scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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