Yew Tree Primary Academy
URN: 146115 • Knowsley L26 1UU
Overview
- Name
- Yew Tree Primary Academy
- URN
- 146115
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca O'Hanlon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01514778950
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Avenue, Knowsley L26 1UU
Summary
Yew Tree Primary Academy is a mixed academy converter located in Knowsley, serving 233 pupils with a capacity of 262. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children are at the heart of all activities. The ethos focuses on developing well-rounded individuals equipped for the challenges of an ever-changing world, emphasizing personal, social, and academic growth.
The curriculum at Yew Tree is designed to be skills and knowledge-rich, incorporating a wide range of subjects including English, mathematics, science, and the arts. The school also prioritizes the well-being of its students, aiming to equip them with a 'wellbeing toolkit' for future challenges. Yew Tree has received the Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship Status, highlighting its commitment to outstanding care and support for all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Yew Tree Primary Academy, with strong partnerships and a focus on creating a positive school culture. The school encourages parental involvement and values feedback from families and visitors, fostering a collaborative environment for the benefit of all students.
The curriculum at Yew Tree is designed to be skills and knowledge-rich, incorporating a wide range of subjects including English, mathematics, science, and the arts. The school also prioritizes the well-being of its students, aiming to equip them with a 'wellbeing toolkit' for future challenges. Yew Tree has received the Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship Status, highlighting its commitment to outstanding care and support for all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Yew Tree Primary Academy, with strong partnerships and a focus on creating a positive school culture. The school encourages parental involvement and values feedback from families and visitors, fostering a collaborative environment for the benefit of all students.
Useful links
- Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Schools Award (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Inclusion Quality Mark - Flagship Status (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Knowsley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Capacity
- 262
- Pupils
- 233
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 101
- FSM %
- 50.40
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 233 | 132 | 101 | 262 | 50.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 242 | 131 | 111 | 262 | 52.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 256 | 149 | 107 | 262 | 47.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 256 | 149 | 107 | 262 | 47.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 248 | 147 | 101 | 262 | 44.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 247 | 147 | 100 | 262 | 39.50 |
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