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Yew Tree Community School
Alcester Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 8LD, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.8 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
647
Capacity
660
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With 89% of parents expressing satisfaction, the school demonstrates a strong level of community support. However, recent Ofsted findings indicate that it requires improvement, and only 60% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is below the national average. While it ranks better than 17% of schools overall, there is room for growth in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.8%
Asian Pakistani17.2%
Asian Bangladeshi7.9%
Black African6.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Other2.9%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.52860, -2.15243 · OL9 8LD
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN133712
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.yewtree.oldham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Yew Tree Community School rated by Ofsted?
Yew Tree Community School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Yew Tree Community School a good school?
Yew Tree Community School scores 16.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Yew Tree Community School?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Yew Tree Community School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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