Yarm Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Spitalfields Yarm Teesside TS15 9HF |
| Phone | 01642782731 |
| Reference Number | 140599 |
Yarm Primary School continues to provide a good quality of education, maintaining high standards since its last inspection. The school is highly regarded by parents, with students feeling safe and enjoying their time at school. Attendance rates are above the national average, and pupils demonstrate kindness and respect for one another, reflecting the strong emphasis on personal development and community values. The curriculum is well-organized and sequenced from early years to Year 6, and there is a particular strength in mathematics where pupils achieve exceptionally well.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 325 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48%
Girls: 52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| 3 | 17 | 31 | 48 |
| 4 | 25 | 21 | 46 |
| 5 | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| 6 | 22 | 20 | 42 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Yarm Primary School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 30 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well in mathematics.
- Staff care deeply for each child and create a welcoming environment.
- The curriculum is well-organized and meets the needs of all pupils.
- There is a strong focus on personal development.
- Pupils with SEND make progress similar to other pupils.
- Effective safeguarding procedures are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of foundation subjects, clear steps for deepening subject knowledge are not always identified.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
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 | 110 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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 | 0 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Yarm Preparatory School
Grammar School Lane, Yarm, TS15 9ES |
0.27 miles |
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Layfield Primary School
Everingham Road, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 9TF |
0.46 miles |
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Levendale Primary School
Mount Leven Road, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 9RJ |
0.7 miles |
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Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School
Butts Lane, Egglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9BT |
0.98 miles |
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Kirklevington Primary School
Forest Lane, Kirklevington, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 9LX |
1.37 miles |
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Junction Farm Primary School
Butterfield Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0EU |
1.45 miles |
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Durham Lane Primary School
Amberley Way, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0NG |
1.53 miles |
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The Links Primary School
Carnoustie Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9ES |
1.6 miles |
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Barley Fields Primary
Barley Fields Primary School, Lamb Lane, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-tees, TS17 0QP |
1.65 miles |
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Myton Park Primary School
Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 5BL |
1.65 miles |
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St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Lamb Lane, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QP |
1.69 miles |
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Ingleby Mill Primary School
Windmill Way, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS17 0LW |
1.75 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS17 5GA |
2.2 miles |
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Whinstone Primary School
Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Whinstone Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0RJ |
2.3 miles |
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Preston Primary School
Laurel Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0BE |
2.37 miles |
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Bader Primary School
Kintyre Drive, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0BY |
3.03 miles |
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Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JP |
3.31 miles |
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Village Primary School
Windsor Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 8PW |
3.58 miles |
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Thornaby Church of England Primary School
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB |
3.68 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
The Green, Long Newton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 1DL |
3.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Conyers School
Green Lane, Yarm, Cleveland, TS15 9ET |
0.31 miles |
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Yarm School
The Friarage, Yarm, TS15 9EJ |
0.46 miles |
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Egglescliffe School
Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0LA |
1.19 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 5BL |
1.67 miles |
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Ingleby Manor Free School
Welwyn Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 0FA |
1.92 miles |
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Teesside High School
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1.93 miles |
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Hartwell School
Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3TN |
3.35 miles |
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Westlands Academy
Eltham Crescent, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9RA |
3.35 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS17 9DE |
3.75 miles |
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Thornaby Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB |
3.75 miles |
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Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AJ |
4.19 miles |
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Acklam Grange School
Lodore Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB |
4.57 miles |
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The Grangefield Academy
Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LE |
4.59 miles |
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The Education Training Collective
Harvard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 6FB |
4.71 miles |
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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH |
4.89 miles |