Yardley Primary School, Birmingham

In its own words: "At Yardley Primary School, we have strong values that guide the actions of both staff and pupils to provide an education that develops a pupil’s personality, talents and abilities to ensure they are equipped to participate and contribute as a successful member of society."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Yardley Primary School, a four form entry primary school in Birmingham admitting 120 pupils each year in our Reception year. It is both my pleasure and privilege to be the Head teacher of this caring and diverse school community."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £5 per session.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Yardley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 102 families put Yardley Primary School as their first choice and 280 named it as one of their preferences, for 110 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Yardley Primary School are Oasis Academy Hobmoor (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 80% maths); St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 79% maths); Blakesley Hall Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 57% reading, 56% maths); and Lyndon Green Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths).

Yardley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

44.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 38.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (46%), White British (14%) and Mixed (12%).

In 2026, 150 pupils (18.1%) received SEN support and 14 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Acocks Green Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Yardley Primary School (adjacent), 40 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Yardley Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Yardley Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Yardley Primary School are Cockshut Hill School (0.9 miles); Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham (1 mile); and Waverley School (1.1 miles).