Yew Tree Community School
URN: 133712 • Oldham OL9 8LD
Overview
- Name
- Yew Tree Community School
- URN
- 133712
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martine Buckley David Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01612845464
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Alcester Street, Oldham OL9 8LD
Summary
Yew Tree Community School, located in Chadderton, Oldham, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 647 pupils and a capacity of 660. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, with 38.6% of its students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community.
The curriculum at Yew Tree is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on core subjects such as English and Maths, alongside a foundation curriculum that includes various subjects to enhance students' learning experiences. The school also offers a range of support services, including special educational needs provisions and well-being initiatives, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Parents can stay informed through regular newsletters and updates on the school’s website, which also provides resources for home learning and information about school events. Yew Tree Community School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
The curriculum at Yew Tree is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on core subjects such as English and Maths, alongside a foundation curriculum that includes various subjects to enhance students' learning experiences. The school also offers a range of support services, including special educational needs provisions and well-being initiatives, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Parents can stay informed through regular newsletters and updates on the school’s website, which also provides resources for home learning and information about school events. Yew Tree Community School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
Useful links
- podcasts (other)
- Instagram (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- mobile app (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
- Administer Site (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 660
- Pupils
- 647
- Boys
- 337
- Girls
- 310
- FSM %
- 38.60
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 647 | 337 | 310 | 660 | 38.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 649 | 345 | 304 | 660 | 36.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 641 | 334 | 307 | 660 | 33.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 641 | 334 | 307 | 660 | 33.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 642 | 326 | 316 | 660 | 32.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 664 | 342 | 322 | 660 | 25.80 |
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