Yewlands Academy

About Yewlands Academy

Yewlands Academy is a caring, nurturing and focussed community with an atmosphere of calm and purposeful learning. We believe our students deserve an education every bit as rich and ambitious as that offered by the best schools in the country—and we are relentless in our pursuit of that standard. This means holding high expectations for every student, knowing that such expectations raise aspirations and drive achievement.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Kimberley Willmot

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 116 responses • 12.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

79.3% positive 19.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

86.3% positive 12.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

73.3% positive 24.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

77.6% positive 16.4% negative

My child does well at this school

80.1% positive 16.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 116 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.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

53.7

Teachers (FTE)

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

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

41.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.35

Progress 8

Below average

34.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

58.5%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

1.9% entered EBacc

1.9% achieved EBacc

159 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 4

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Lucy M.

Parent Nov 25, 2022

3.0

"Mixed Feelings about the School"

We've had a mixed experience at Yewlands. My child has struggled with the workload and some of the teachers seem a bit disorganized. However, the school's values and facilities are really great. I'm not sure if we'll be staying at the school next year.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily W.

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Education and Support"

My daughter has been at Yewlands for a year now and I couldn't be happier with the education and support she's receiving. The teachers are passionate and knowledgeable, and the school's emphasis on values such as ambition and respect really resonates with me.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T.

Parent Jun 15, 2022

4.0

"A Warm and Supportive Environment"

We've been at Yewlands for a few years now and I've seen my children thrive in the warm and supportive environment. The school's 'warm/strict' philosophy really works - my kids feel valued and challenged, but also cared for.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Kirsty B.

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"A Community that Truly Cares"

I have fond memories of my time as a parent at Yewlands. The school really felt like a community that truly cared for its students and parents. I was impressed by the school's emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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