The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 97% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
97%
+35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
37%
+29.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
116
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 521
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- RAY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hawkwood Crescent, London, E4 7PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHawkswood School and Centre
Special school · Very close
Hawkswood Primary PRU
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Hawkswood (Therapeutic)
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Chingford Foundation School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Normanhurst School
Independent · 1.4km away
Chingford CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Parkside Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Yardley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Yardley Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yardley Primary School?
Yardley Primary School currently has 521 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yardley Primary School take?
Yardley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yardley Primary School?
Yardley Primary School is in London, E4 7PH, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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