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Yew Tree Primary School

Birchfield Way, Walsall, Sandwell, WS5 4DX

Good

Inspected 19 October 2021

Good
Ofsted
50%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
647
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Yew Tree Primary School

Yew Tree Primary School is a community school in Walsall, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 647 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Sandwell →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
647 / 682 (95%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
19 October 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

44.1%
Free school meals
18.9%
EAL
2.5%
SEN support
15.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%
Expected standard (RWM)
7%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
101
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

29.99
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24
20.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
20.09
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24
£48,088
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 12% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,699 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,079
Spend per pupil
£7,028
Income per pupil
47%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Birchfield Way, Walsall, Sandwell, WS5 4DX
Phone
01922626926
Head Teacher
Jamie Barry

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Yew Tree Primary School?
Yew Tree Primary School is a community school in Walsall, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Yew Tree Primary School have?
Yew Tree Primary School has 647 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Yew Tree Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Yew Tree Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021).
How does Yew Tree Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
50% of pupils at Yew Tree Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Yew Tree Primary School?
Yew Tree Primary School is located at Birchfield Way, Walsall, Sandwell, WS5 4DX.

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