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Yew Tree Primary School
Birchfield Way, Yew Tree Estate, Walsall WS5 4DX
Yew Tree Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Sandwell). It has about 670 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In October 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Attainment, Environment and Admissions.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is about average.
Progress: About average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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