The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Katharine Burke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Lydney Road, Yorkley, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4RR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Yorkley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Yorkley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yorkley Primary School?
Yorkley Primary School currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yorkley Primary School take?
Yorkley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yorkley Primary School?
Yorkley Primary School is in Lydney, GL15 4RR, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yorkley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Yorkley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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