Yew Tree Primary School is a primary school in Dukinfield, 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 Primary School currently has around 340 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.7% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.5%).
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.
| Address: | Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5BJ |
| Website: | www.yewtree.tameside.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01613383452 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Tameside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Deborah Meredith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146456 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/07/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 525 |
| Number of Pupils: | 340 |
| Number of Boys: | 186 |
| Number of Girls: | 154 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.50% | 267 |
| African | 4.70% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 13 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Primary School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | - not rated | 259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Base St Mary's Road , SK14 4EZ | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Sports College and Community High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | 2out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | - not rated | 60 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | - not rated | 60 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | - not rated | 161 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.