The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 48% 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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)
105
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 340
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 47.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Deborah Meredith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakdale School
Special school · Very close
Cromwell High School
Special school · Very close
Rayner Stephens High School
Secondary · Very close
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
All Saints Catholic College
Secondary · 350m away
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Base
Primary · 600m away
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision
Primary · 600m away
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Primary · 679m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Yew Tree Primary School?
Yew Tree Primary School currently has 340 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 Dukinfield, SK16 5BJ, in the Tameside 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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