Yorkley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lydney Road Yorkley Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4RR |
| Phone | 01594562201 |
| Reference Number | 115555 |
Yorkley Primary School has been evaluated as good overall, with particular strengths in behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school fosters a caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued, allowing them to thrive in their education. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to support pupils' academic and personal growth, and leaders are committed to continuous improvement. Notably, the school has successfully addressed individual pupil needs, with an inclusive approach that particularly benefits those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 172 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.19%
Girls: 55.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 2 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 3 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 4 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| 5 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 6 | 6 | 16 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud, safe, and happy at school.
- Behaviour and attitudes of pupils are outstanding.
- Leadership and management are exceptionally strong.
- The school provides excellent personal development opportunities.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured.
- Pupils with special educational needs thrive in a supportive environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum refinement is ongoing to ensure all subjects achieve high standards.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | -5.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Parkend Primary School
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1.6 miles |
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2.26 miles |
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Severnbanks Primary School
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