Yardley Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Hawkwood Crescent, London, E4 7PHOpen in maps

Yardley Primary School is a primary school in Waltham Forest for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Waltham Forest. It ranks 1st of 48 primary schools in Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 21 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 October 2023

Pupils at this school are safe and happy, and they achieve very well. This combination of strengths has been achieved through a sustained culture of high expectations and a genuine sense of community that runs through the school. Pupils benefit from being taught by caring, experienced and knowledgeable teachers. They study an ambitious curriculum, which starts in the early years. Leaders make sure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same rich curriculum as their classmates. Pupils behave very well in lessons and around the school. They take pride in their work. Very strong learning habits start in Nursery, ensuring that children are ready for the next stage in their education. Staff know the pupils in the school very well. This means that they can provide work that they know is just right for each pupil. It also helps pupils to feel safe and to know they can share any concerns that they may have with adults. Parents and carers appreciate that staff and leaders are approachable and accessible. They value the regular communication from the school. Staff are very proud to work in the school.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths97%

97%, 35 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths37%

37%, 29 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score113

113, 7 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score114

114, 9 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score116

116, 11 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

551 pupils on roll, with places for 510

Eligible for free school meals17.4%

17.4%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.8%

21.8%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.9%

6.9%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.1%

5.1%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Yardley Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Mary's Catholic Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good82% met the expected standard
Chingford CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding58% met the expected standard
Parkside Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Alma Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Whitehall Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
RAY ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Chris Evans
Phone
02085293671
Website
yardleyprimary.co.uk
Address
Hawkwood Crescent, London, E4 7PH
Local authority
Waltham Forest
URN
136364

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.