WELCOME
Welcome to Yorkley Primary School
Hello and welcome to the website for Yorkley Primary School, part of The Forest of Dean Community Schools Federation, linked with Parkend Primary School working together to make our community stronger.
Set in the beautiful Forest of Dean, Yorkley is a friendly, popular and inclusive school of around 175 children. Ofsted rated us ‘Good’ overall, with three areas judged ‘Outstanding’, reflecting our high standards and our commitment to ensuring every child thrives.
Our dedicated staff create a caring, inspiring environment where children feel happy, confident and motivated to learn. We are proud of our bespoke curriculum, enriched by a wide range of enhancements including biking, Forest School experiences, our Playpod provision, and additional opportunities in art, music and sport. These experiences support creativity, wellbeing and resilience and allow every child to discover and develop their individual talents.
At Yorkley, our children are the most important element of our school. They are at the heart of everything we do — they belong here, have a strong voice, and help drive our school forward. Working closely together as a school community, we ensure pupils leave us well prepared for the future, both academically and personally.
I warmly invite you to visit and see why parents describe Yorkley as “simply superb – a happy, ambitious school where children love learning and strive to excel.”
Mrs Kate Burke, Executive Head
"Pupils are very proud of their school. It is easy to see why. It is a caring, cohesive community where everyone has pupils’ best interests at heart. They feel completely safe. Pupils look after one another. Pupils behave beautifully, their happiness and confidence are clear to see in their smiles. By putting pupils’ needs at the heart of their experience, the school provides well for all." - Ofsted
News
Christmas Performances
Congratulations to all the children in Calipso, Apollo & Phoenix for an amazing production of 'Christmas with the Aliens'! Thank you to everyone who came to watch the performances.
Year 5 Dance Workshop at The Dean Academy
On Monday, Year 5 had the opportunity to attend a Dance Workshop at The Dean Academy. Pupils learnt a short dance routine, alongside children from several other local primary schools, developing teamwork, dance skills and coordination. After learning the routine, all the schools took part in a competition and performed their new routines. They were a credit to the school, demonstrating fabulous behaviour and being supportive to each other.
The children worked with some former Yorkley School pupils, who are now taking GCSE Dance.
Local MP Matt Bishop Visits Yorkley School
Our local MP, Matt Bishop, visited Yorkley School this week to listen to our young leaders talking about their experiences, learning and love for the school. The children thoroughly enjoyed the visit and really valued the opportunity to share their views - we are so proud of them all!
Yorkley Brass Band came to play!
To end the term in festive spirit, Yorkley School had the pleasure of listening to Yorkley Brass Band with Roger Deeks.
Christmas Performances
Congratulations to all the children in Calipso, Apollo & Phoenix for an amazing production of 'Christmas with the Aliens'! Thank you to everyone who came to watch the performances.
Year 5 Dance Workshop at The Dean Academy
On Monday, Year 5 had the opportunity to attend a Dance Workshop at The Dean Academy. Pupils learnt a short dance routine, alongside children from several other local primary schools, developing teamwork, dance skills and coordination. After learning the routine, all the schools took part in a competition and performed their new routines. They were a credit to the school, demonstrating fabulous behaviour and being supportive to each other.
The children worked with some former Yorkley School pupils, who are now taking GCSE Dance.
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