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Yew Tree Primary Academy
The Avenue, Halewood, Knowsley, Merseyside, L26 1UU, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.8 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance in Key Stage 2, achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics that place it in the top 2% nationally. However, only 6% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strong point, although the overall LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be the top choice in the area.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality 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%. | 29% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.0%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.36177, -2.83934 · L26 1UU
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN146115
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.yewtreeknowsley.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Yew Tree Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Yew Tree Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Yew Tree Primary Academy a good school?
Yew Tree Primary Academy scores 9.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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