Yarnfield Primary School
106%
Capacity
668
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Yarnfield Primary School
Yarnfield 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 668 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Yarnfield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Craig Clarke, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10019th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 202nd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Yarnfield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 40 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
Yarnfield Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Yarnfield Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Yarnfield 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 | Yarnfield Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B11 3PJ |
| Headteacher | Craig Clarke |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 668 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.6% |
| School Capacity | 668 / 630 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10019th of 13,686
Nationally
1031st of 1,378
In West Midlands
202nd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
53%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Yarnfield Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B11 3PJ
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