Yorke Mead Primary School
Rickmansworth, WD3 3PX · Hertfordshire · primary school
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74th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yorke Mead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Recorder, French, Chess, Pottery, and Singing Clubs, as well as Netball, Football, and Tennis. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 441 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific support is offered to pupils who are working towards the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Yorke Mead Primary School
Overview
Yorke Mead Primary School is described as a place where pupils “delight in coming to school” and feel “safe and secure to be themselves.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that is “well structured for all pupils,” resulting in consistently high standards and exceptional retention of knowledge. Leaders, governors, and staff work “highly effectively as a team” with “extremely high expectations” for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and interesting,” with staff breaking down difficult concepts into “logically ordered steps” so pupils can “persevere” and learn with confidence.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “highly effective,” with staff possessing “precise knowledge of adaptations” and working closely with parents and external agencies.
- Reading is “expertly delivered” from Reception, with a “consistent approach” across the school and precise support for those needing extra help.
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptionally high levels of respect” and take responsibility for school life through roles such as “colour captains, prefects, reading buddies and peer champions.”
- Personal development fosters a “strong sense of belonging,” with pupils exploring “challenging topics about mutual respect and tolerance” and learning how to stay safe.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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