The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 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
- 94%
- FSM
- 45.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mr Jamie Barry (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
October 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | 15 January 2013
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | 20 February 2012
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | 09 November 2010
Full inspection
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Birchfield Way, Yew Tree Estate, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDelves Infant School
Primary · 964m away
Delves Junior School
Primary · 964m away
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Secondary · 1.1km away
Park Hall Infant Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Park Hall Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Whitehall Junior Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
Grove Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Yew Tree Primary School?
Yew Tree Primary School currently has 647 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yew Tree Primary School take?
Yew Tree Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yew Tree Primary School?
Yew Tree Primary School is in Walsall, WS5 4DX, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yew Tree Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Yew Tree Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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