The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 43 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 647
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 38.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Martine Buckley David Moore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Alcester Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 8LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitegate End Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 757m away
Stanley Road Primary School
Primary · 782m away
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 865m away
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
New Moston Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Belford College Limited
Special school · 1.3km away
Higher Failsworth Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Yew Tree Community School's Ofsted rating?
Yew Tree Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yew Tree Community School?
Yew Tree Community School currently has 647 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yew Tree Community School take?
Yew Tree Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yew Tree Community School?
Yew Tree Community School is in Oldham, OL9 8LD, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yew Tree Community School have a sixth form?
No, Yew Tree Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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