Yew Tree Primary School
Dukinfield, SK16 5BJ · Tameside · primary school
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46th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.4/10 against 1,103 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yew Tree Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 326 pupils against a stated capacity of 525. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 2024/25 cohort? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Yew Tree Primary School
Overview
Yew Tree Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy their lessons. The curriculum is well designed, fostering resilience and respect for diversity, while most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Leaders have recently reshaped the curriculum to improve knowledge retention, though some areas require further refinement to ensure depth.
Strengths
- Pupils gain a "thorough understanding of personal safety" and learn to cherish the strengths of others, with equality and diversity being strong.
- Teachers use assessment information effectively to adapt teaching, check learning, and "pick up on misconceptions to stop gaps emerging."
- There is a "sharp focus on keeping pupils on track to read well," with almost every pupil reading fluently and confidently by the end of Year 2.
- Leaders work effectively with the trust and governing body to manage staff workload and well-being, reducing unnecessary burdens.
- Pupils benefit from strong links with nearby schools, extensive grounds, and many opportunities to take up responsibilities and join clubs.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not revisit content, leading to insecure knowledge; leaders should ensure teachers enable pupils to "recap on what they have learned."
- In a few subjects, the curriculum lacks sufficient depth, resulting in a "flimsy or superficial understanding"; leaders must ensure it fully matches the national curriculum’s breadth and depth.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff who identify needs early and work closely with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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