Yorkley Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Lydney, South West GL15 4RR · Gloucestershire
#300 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3000 of 15,697 nationally
About Yorkley Primary School
Yorkley Primary School is a local authority primary located in Lydney, in the Gloucestershire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 177 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 75.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 300th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (71th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 177; capacity filled 101.1%.
There are 11 schools in Lydney; Yorkley Primary School ranks 3rd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)13%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Yorkley Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 177
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 13%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Yorkley Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Pillowell Community Primary School
Lydney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students · 1.2 km away
Parkend Primary School
Lydney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
68 students · 1.8 km away
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Lydney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 2.6 km away
Blakeney Primary School
Blakeney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students · 3.3 km away
Bream Church of England Primary School
Lydney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
186 students · 3.3 km away
Lydney Church of England Community School
Lydney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students · 3.6 km away
Severnbanks Primary School
Lydney · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
251 students · 3.8 km away
The Dean Academy
Lydney · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
816 students · 4.2 km away
Soudley School
Cinderford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
44 students · 4.4 km away
Ellwood Primary School
Coleford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Kingsacre Primary School
Braunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
177 students
Barnwood Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
The British School
Wotton-under-Edge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
Hatherleigh Community Primary School
Okehampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Yorkley Primary School a good school?
Yorkley Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #300 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Yorkley Primary School rank in South West?
Yorkley Primary School ranks #300 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3000 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Yorkley Primary School?
Yorkley Primary School had 177 students in 2025.
Is Yorkley Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Yorkley Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Yorkley Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Yorkley Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.