Yorkswood Primary School
About Yorkswood Primary School
Nearly nine in ten parents who responded to the school’s internal survey said they would recommend Yorkswood Primary School to other families, a strong vote of confidence that sits alongside some telling admissions data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 55 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.83. Of those, 27 families put Yorkswood as their first preference, and all 27 were offered a place. That level of demand is notable for a school rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted, and suggests that local parents see something in the day-to-day experience that the inspection grades don’t fully capture. The school is led by headteacher Ryan Lawrence and serves 388 pupils from age three to eleven, with capacity for 540. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary in Solihull, with no sixth form but with nursery provision on site.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2022Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities 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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:55
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: yorkswoodprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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