Yew Tree Primary School

URN: 146456 • Dukinfield SK16 5BJ

Overview

Name
Yew Tree Primary School
URN
146456
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Suzanne Lomax (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01613383452
Website
Visit
Address
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield SK16 5BJ

Summary

Yew Tree Primary School, located in Dukinfield, Tameside, is an academy converter catering to a mixed-gender population of 340 pupils, with a capacity of 525. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality education in a safe and enjoyable environment, believing that children learn best when they are happy. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and challenging, with a strong emphasis on music, sport, and the arts, alongside academic subjects.

The school boasts excellent facilities, including advanced IT resources, outdoor playgrounds with adventure trails, and a woodland area for Forest School activities. Yew Tree Primary prioritises children's emotional wellbeing, supported by a dedicated team that includes a Pupil Welfare Manager and a Mental Health Lead. The school actively promotes a strong home-school partnership, recognising its importance in supporting each child's development and potential.

Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the administration team is readily available to assist with any inquiries. Yew Tree Primary School aims to provide a varied and enriching experience for all students throughout their time at the school.

Key details

LA
Tameside
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
525
Pupils
340
Boys
186
Girls
154
FSM %
47.50
Open date
2018-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 340 186 154 525 47.50
2024-09-11 364 197 167 525 45.40
2023-09-11 438 246 192 525 49.80
2022-09-11 438 246 192 525 49.80
2021-09-11 468 253 215 525 49.90
2020-09-11 487 247 240 525 45.20

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