Yorkley Primary School

URN: 115555 • Lydney GL15 4RR

Overview

Name
Yorkley Primary School
URN
115555
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katharine Burke (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01594562201
Website
Visit
Address
Lydney Road, Lydney GL15 4RR

Summary

Yorkley Primary School is a community school located in Lydney, Gloucestershire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 172 pupils, with a capacity of 175. The school serves children from Yorkley and surrounding areas, including Lydney and Bream. It is part of The Forest of Dean Community Schools Federation and is known for its welcoming environment and strong community ties. The school has been graded 'Good' overall by Ofsted, with three areas rated as 'Outstanding'.

The curriculum at Yorkley Primary is designed to be inspiring, challenging, and enjoyable, ensuring that children achieve their full potential academically, creatively, physically, and socially. The school places a strong emphasis on the welfare of its pupils, believing that happy and motivated children are more successful. Various support initiatives, such as emotional literacy support and after-school provisions, are available to enhance student well-being.

Yorkley Primary fosters a caring and cohesive community, where pupils are encouraged to look after one another and feel safe. The school actively involves parents and families in the educational journey, making it a valued part of the local community.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
175
Pupils
172
Boys
76
Girls
96
FSM %
13.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 172 76 96 175 13.40
2024-09-11 164 73 91 175 18.90
2023-09-11 153 64 89 175 26.80
2022-09-11 153 64 89 175 26.80
2021-09-11 141 61 80 175 29.10
2020-09-11 135 56 79 175 25.20

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