Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)

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Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School in Birmingham is a state primary that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local demand. With 461 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating above its official limit. Its intake reflects a high level of disadvantage: 57.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 98 applications for just 50 places, with all 50 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.96, meaning nearly two families applied for every place. The school is non-denominational and mixed, serving children from age 3 through to 11, and it also offers nursery provision. Headteacher Shaukat Islam leads a school that clearly draws strong local interest, particularly from families who value a community-focused primary within Birmingham’s state system.

Academically, Yew Tree holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections, including the graded inspection in November 2022. In that inspection, every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — was rated Good. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just below the Birmingham local authority average of 63%. The school’s average scores in reading (104) and maths (105) are in line with national expectations. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects was just 3%, and in writing specifically only 5% achieved that higher level. In maths, 28% of pupils reached the higher standard, compared with 30% in reading. Nationally, Yew Tree sits around the 51st percentile, and within Birmingham it ranks 133rd out of 254 primaries.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including an ICT suite, library, music rooms, art studios, a gymnasium, sports hall, and playing fields. Sports on offer include tennis, football, cross country and netball, while clubs such as eco club, gardening and drama provide enrichment. Yew Tree’s SEND provision is notably broad, covering moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a practical choice for families whose children require additional support within a mainstream setting. The school is oversubscribed, so families living closest to the site will have the strongest chance of securing a place. For those who miss out, the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Prince Albert Junior and Infant School, about a kilometre away. Yew Tree suits families who want a well-regarded, inclusive primary with strong community roots and a realistic academic pathway for most pupils.

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