Yorke Mead Primary School
About Yorke Mead Primary School
Yorke Mead Primary School sits in the Three Rivers borough of Hertfordshire, a local authority with 401 primary schools where 45 currently hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school ranks 5th out of 25 primary schools within Three Rivers itself, placing it in the top 20% locally. Its closest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Harvey Road Primary School, just 0.6 km away, which is also one of the top-performing peers in the area alongside Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and The Russell School. With 434 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, Yorke Mead is slightly oversubscribed — a sign of its reputation among local families. The school serves a mixed community, with 9.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and offers nursery provision for children from age three.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
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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