Yarnfield Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Report card: Expected standard to strong standard

Yarnfield Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 3PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Yarnfield Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 219th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 19 May 2026, report published 28 June 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Leadership and governance
Expected standard
Early years
Strong standard
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 May 2026

Learning is a positive experience for pupils from the moment they are greeted at school each day. Pupils are valued, cared for and respected by adults who help them to attend with increasing regularity. Pupils talk about how much they value this. They work hard to make the most of their school experience. Pupils get a range of opportunities to experience life to the fullest, such as singing opera on a stage or visiting Parliament. Through these activities, pupils with talents are spotted and their talents are nurtured. Acting as pupil leaders has a tangible impact. These roles enable pupils to develop confidence and a sense of responsibility. Pupils feel empowered. They have a say in how their school is run. Typically, pupils enjoy their lessons. They are able to talk about their learning with enthusiasm because lessons are memorable and fun. Adults help them to celebrate their successes and to improve their work. The youngest pupils have a positive start, and adults help them to thrive in a welcoming and vibrant environment. Pupils behave well, and this helps them to learn. They are clear about leaders' expectations, and they know that adults will help them if problems arise. When bullying happens, adults deal with it quickly, and pupils are grateful for this. Pupils say that they feel safe at this school and know who to turn for help. When pupils leave school, they are fully prepared to flourish. The school balances robust pastoral care with clear boundaries, successfully transforming Year 6 into a transitional 'bridge'. This supports pupils to build the independence, confidence and resilience needed for success in secondary school.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should continue work to raise expectations of all pupils, including the most able, so that they meet their full potential.
  • Leaders should continue their work to promote positive attendance, including further reducing barriers for persistently absent pupils.
  • Leaders should ensure pupils' handwriting is of a consistently high standard across the school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

88 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths1%

1%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

639 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals57.1%

57.1%, 30.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language58.4%

58.4%, 36.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.4%

1.4%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Yarnfield Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Acocks Green Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
The Olive School, Birmingham0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding88% met the expected standard
Al-Furqan Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Yorkmead Junior and Infant School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
The Oaklands Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
SUMMIT LEARNING TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Adam Ames
Address
Yarnfield Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 3PJ
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
139378

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.