YARDLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL in Greater London, Waltham Forest

Education Centre Information: Yardley Primary School:

Establishment Type:Academy Converter
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Waltham Forest
Reason Establishment Opened: Academy Converter
Establishment Open Date: 01/01/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 483
Number of boys: 250
Number of girls: 233
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Yardley Primary was founded in 1939 and is situated on a 'green site' on the edge of Epping Forest. The school grew rapidly after the Second World War and now has 14 classrooms, a library hall and a computer hall in the main building, and a large field and natural science area on the grounds. The Early Years Unit is in a separate building which opened in 1996 and houses nursery and reception classes. The school has enjoyed 'notable successes' in cross-country running, cricket and netball in recent years. There are many clubs available for juniors to join - Yardley has won the 'London in Bloom' competition twice in three years. Information technology is a 'major feature' of the school and older pupils use laptops 'extensively' and have access to the internet via a network of computers. 'We value our place in the community and have strong links with the local church and running clubs'.