Yewtree Primary School
About Yewtree Primary School
Yewtree Primary School in Dacorum was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, where just 34% of pupils met the benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. This places the school well below the Hertfordshire local authority average of 64%, and ranks it 45th out of 47 primary schools in Dacorum. In individual subjects, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, 45% in writing, and 41% in maths. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard was notably low, with 10% in reading, 10% in maths, and none in writing. The average maths score was 97, and the average reading score was 102. These results reflect the challenges of a school where 41. 1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average.
Key Details
The full report on this school
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
22 Mar 2022Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Yewtree Primary School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights