Yorke Mead Primary School

A not judged community school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Yorke Mead Primary School.

Rickmansworth, WD33PX Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
12 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dulwich Way
Croxley Green
Rickmansworth, WD33PX
Phone
1923778420
Website
yorkemead.herts.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117130
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Dulwich Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3PX
Website
http://www.yorkemead.herts.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
428
Free School Meals
8.3% (36 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.5 (8.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 109.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Yorke Mead Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 107.0
2024 107.0 109.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
428 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Bringing learning to life"

Together Be Kind Be Safe Be Responsible

Head Teacher's Message

Yorke Mead is a very happy school where every child is valued and where all of our children are cared for and encouraged. The headteacher emphasises developing confident, motivated and independent learners and a healthy, well‑rounded approach to education, with the motto Bringing learning to life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Recorder Club Y3/4 Playdough Disco YR French Club Y3 Board Games Club Y2 Playdoh Club YR Chess Club Y3/4/5/6 Pottery Club Y5/6 Sketch Club Y5/6 Netball Club Y5/6 Jewellery Club Y3/4/5/6 Dodgeball Club Y3/4/5 Creative Club Y3/4 Board Games Club Y3/4 Book Club Y5/6 Cooking Club Y4 Homework Club-Invite only Indoor Play Club Y1/2 Football Club Y5/6 Singing Club Y3/4/5/6 Microbits Club Y4/5/6 Girls Football Club Y5/6 Gardening Club Y5/6 3D Art Club Y4/5 Lego Club Y5/6 Pick and Mix Club Y1/2 Art Club Y1/2 Needlecraft Club Y4/5/6

Sports

Football Netball Dodgeball

Facilities

Forest School learning Wide ranging outdoor play facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Metacognition Philosophy for Children (P4C) Mindful practise and core breathing daily Understanding the brain and emotions and their impact on learning Growth mindset and being prepared to be challenged in learning The National Curriculum: Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Science) and Foundation Subjects (ICT, History, Geography, Design Technology, Art, Music, Physical Education) Non-Statutory Subjects: French, Personal Social Health Education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club available before school; Afterschool Club available after school; Some clubs are provided via external agencies (e.g. tennis) and may have a small charge.

Admissions Criteria

Admission rules for Community Schools; Admissions managed by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) under HCC admission rules. Rules include: 1) Children in public care; 2) Medical or social need; 3) Linked school; 4) Sibling; 5) Nearest school; 6) Children who live nearest to the school.

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