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Yew Tree Primary School

Tameside, SK16 5BJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#8,411
of 13,686 nationally

About Yew Tree Primary School

Yew Tree Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit slightly below the Tameside local authority average, with 58% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a LA average of 62%. That places the school 39th out of 76 primary schools in the borough, and in the bottom half nationally. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects: 71% met the expected standard in maths and 72% in writing, both respectable figures. The school’s Progress 8 data is not available, so it’s hard to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the raw attainment suggests a school that is broadly in line with its peers rather than struggling. With 47.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, Yew Tree serves a significantly disadvantaged intake, which makes its overall Good Ofsted rating and solid writing outcomes particularly noteworthy.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressYew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5BJ
HeadteacherDeborah Meredith
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils340
Free School Meals (FSM)47.5%
School Capacity340 / 525 (65% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jan 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory RoomSports HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsCricketRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessArt ClubChoirScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: yewtree.tameside.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yew Tree Primary School

Yew Tree Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.