Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)
About Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)
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.
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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