Yardley Primary School

About Yardley Primary School

Yardley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 835 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 840 places).

Ofsted has rated Yardley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gaynor Lawson-Mills, it falls under Birmingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9408th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 188th out of 254 in Birmingham.

Yardley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 262 applications for 105 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 98 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Yardley Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Netball, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Yardley Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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