Yardley Primary School
London, E4 7PH · Waltham Forest · primary school
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1st of 49 primary schools in Waltham Forest we can score, 51 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 3,780 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 97.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.98 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 37.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yardley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 37.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 551 pupils against a stated capacity of 540. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse backgrounds of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Yardley Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Yardley Primary School are described as “safe and happy,” achieving very well within a culture of “high expectations” and a “genuine sense of community.” The inspection found that staff are “caring, experienced and knowledgeable,” delivering an “ambitious curriculum” that ensures strong outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “interesting, broad and balanced,” with content thoughtfully structured so pupils “learn more and remember more over time.”
- Teachers possess “very strong subject knowledge,” allowing them to check understanding effectively and match work carefully to pupils’ abilities.
- Reading is “prioritised across the whole school,” with structured phonics teaching and swift, effective support for those needing extra help.
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, being “polite, respectful and caring,” while attendance levels remain “consistently high.”
- Personal development is enriched through a diverse range of books, clubs, and learning about values such as “tolerance of others.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 94% |
| 2023/24 | 95% |
| 2024/25 | 97% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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