Located in London, Yardley Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Yardley Primary School currently has around 521 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.5%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39%. other white pupils make up about 23.6% , followed by other mixed at 11.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hawkwood Crescent, London, E4 7PH |
| Website: | www.yardleyprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02085293671 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Evans |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136364 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 510 |
| Number of Pupils: | 521 |
| Number of Boys: | 273 |
| Number of Girls: | 248 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 39.00% | 203 |
| Other White | 23.60% | 123 |
| Other Mixed | 11.30% | 59 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.40% | 23 |
| African | 3.60% | 19 |
| Pakistani | 3.10% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 14 |
| Other Black | 2.50% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 2.10% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 5 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Primary School Hawkwood Crescent , E4 7PH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Primary School Hawkwood Crescent , E4 7PH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Cambridge Road , E4 7BP | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turin Grove School Turin Road , Edmonton N9 8DQ | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Academy 34 Turin Road , Edmonton N9 8DQ | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waltham Forest Inclusion Centre Hawkward Lodge Centre , Yardley Lane E4 7RS | - not rated | 128 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Hawkwood Hawkwood Lodge , Yardley Lane E4 7RS | - not rated | 152 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood School and Centre Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | - not rated | 290 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.