Yardley Wood Community Primary School
95%
Capacity
448
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Yardley Wood Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 448 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Yardley Wood Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Benjamin Turner, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11246th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 227th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Yardley Wood Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 32 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
Yardley Wood Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 11 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Yardley Wood Community Primary School include Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Yardley Wood Community 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 4ER |
| Headteacher | Benjamin Turner |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 448 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.7% |
| School Capacity | 448 / 472 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11246th of 13,686
Nationally
1165th of 1,378
In West Midlands
227th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
93
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 4ER
Journey to School
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