Yew Tree Community School

About Yew Tree Community School

Welcome to Yew Tree Community School, Chadderton. We are part of the MY Schools Together Federation. We are federated with Mather Street Primary School, Failsworth.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Martine Buckley

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 54 responses • 8.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.6% positive 5.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.4% positive 5.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.9% positive 11.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.7% positive 7.4% negative

My child does well at this school

92.6% positive 7.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 54 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

29.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic school with amazing staff!"

I'm so grateful to have my child at Yew Tree Community School. The staff are always friendly and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. My child loves the phonics program and the after-school clubs.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie B

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"Love the school's approach to learning!"

Yew Tree Community School is an amazing place for my child to learn and grow. They have a great approach to learning, with a focus on phonics and reading. The school's facilities are also excellent, with a wonderful nursery and Reception area.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David G

Parent Jun 15, 2021

4.0

"Good school with some great initiatives"

We had a great experience at Yew Tree Community School. The values of the school really resonated with us, and the staff were always willing to listen. However, I think they could improve their communication with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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