Yarm Primary School
Yarm, TS15 9HF · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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22nd of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.7/10 nationally. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yarm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 316 pupils against a stated capacity of 430. 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
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake performance?
What Ofsted said about Yarm Primary School
Overview
Yarm Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a calm and orderly environment where pupils are safe and happy. The report highlights a well-organised curriculum, exceptional achievement in mathematics, and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, are polite, and demonstrate a strong sense of equality and kindness towards one another.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, with disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND following the same high-quality plan as their peers.
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well in mathematics, enjoying problem-solving and developing deep understanding through clear explanations.
- Phonics teaching is sharp and effective, ensuring pupils develop extensive vocabulary and good reading skills by Year 2.
- Staff workload is considered carefully, and there is a strong team ethos supported by the trust’s professional development programme.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, teachers do not always identify clearly the steps pupils should take to deepen their subject knowledge, meaning some pupils are not reaching ambitious curriculum goals.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
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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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