Yew Tree Primary School
94%
Capacity
647
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Yew Tree Primary School
Yew Tree Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 647 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 686 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Yew Tree Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jamie Barry, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9179th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 83 in Sandwell.
Yew Tree Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 56 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
Yew Tree Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 12 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Yew Tree Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Dance, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Yew Tree 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 | Birchfield Way, Walsall, Sandwell, WS5 4DX |
| Headteacher | Jamie Barry |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 647 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.4% |
| School Capacity | 647 / 686 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9179th of 13,686
Nationally
934th of 1,378
In West Midlands
54th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
56%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
81
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Birchfield Way, Walsall
Sandwell, WS5 4DX
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