Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC), based in Birmingham, provides primary education, 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.

Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) currently has around 461 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 57.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 39.9%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 32.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Yew Tree Road, Birmingham, B6 6RX
Website: http://www.yewtree.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01214642967
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Shaukat Islam
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142858

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 461
Number of Boys: 221
Number of Girls: 240

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani39.90%184
Bangladeshi32.50%150
African8.70%40
Other (any other ethnic group)5.20%24
Gypsy/Roma3.70%17
Indian2.20%10
Other Mixed2.20%10
Other White1.70%8
Other Black1.50%7
Other Asian1.10%5
White and Asian0.40%2
Caribbean0.40%2
White British0.20%1
White and Black African0.20%1
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (1.9)
Writing: Average (-1.0)
Maths: Above Average (2.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marsh Hill Nursery School
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4out of 4 1,916 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Newtown Nursery School
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Bloomsbury Nursery School
Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX
4out of 4 2,178 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thamestower Nursery School
Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL
- not rated 2,236 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brearley Nursery School
Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ
4out of 4 2,616 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)
Yew Tree Road , Aston B6 6RX
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)
Yew Tree Road , Aston B6 6RX
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School
Deykin Avenue , Witton B6 7BU
1out of 4 687 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School
Deykin Avenue , Witton B6 7BU
- not rated 687 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Manor Park Primary Academy
Church Lane , Aston B6 5UQ
3out of 4 855 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc
Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL
- not rated 783 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
King Edward VI Aston School
Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ
4out of 4 860 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
King Edward VI Aston School
Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ
- not rated 860 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Broadway Academy
The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP
3out of 4 994 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Broadway School
The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP
- not rated 994 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Josiah Mason College
Slade Road , B23 7JH
- not rated 2,069 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aston University Mathematics School
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 2,610 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 2,692 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 2,692 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Solomon International Business School
Lord Street , B7 4AA
- not rated 1,851 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Star King Solomon Academy
Lord Street , B7 4AA
- not rated 2,191 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU
- not rated 775 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Wisdom Academy
Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH
- not rated 786 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Pioneers Academy
Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH
- not rated 787 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Titan St Georges Academy
Prestbury Road , B6 6EE
3out of 4 942 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Mohiuddin Girls School and College
55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ
- not rated 1,263 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.