The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Ms Lucille Pollard (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
Location
Dulwich Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarvey Road Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 680m away
Rickmansworth School
Secondary · 715m away
Little Green Junior School
Primary · 862m away
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Croxley Danes School
Secondary · 1.3km away
York House School
Independent · 1.5km away
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Yorke Mead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Yorke Mead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yorke Mead Primary School?
Yorke Mead Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yorke Mead Primary School take?
Yorke Mead Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yorke Mead Primary School?
Yorke Mead Primary School is in Rickmansworth, WD3 3PX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yorke Mead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Yorke Mead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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