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
Yorkley School's Talent Showcase - Part One
Huge congratulations to eight of our amazing children who took part in Yorkley’s Talent Showcase yesterday!
They wowed us all with their incredible performances, showcasing a fantastic range of talents including electric guitar, gymnastics, singing, and dancing. We are so proud of their confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm. A big thank you as well to their parents for coming along to watch and support.
Mariner's Taster Day at The Dean Academy
Mariner class experienced a full day at The Dean Academy today, where they enjoyed the Ukulele in music, chemical reactions in science and learnt about earthquake -proof buildings in a geography lesson.
Walk & Ride at the Forest of Dean Railway
Mrs Bonner and some of our junior children had a lovely day on Wednesday at the Walk & Ride event. They took part in a walk around the local hills near Norchard railway, had a treasure hunt, visited the museum and then they hopped on the train!
Yorkley School's Talent Showcase - Part Two
Huge congratulations to ten of our wonderful children who took part in Day Two of Yorkley’s Talent Showcase!
They truly impressed us with their fantastic performances, including a brilliant group drama, musical talents, and more wonderful examples of oracy and dance. We are so proud of the confidence, teamwork, and creativity they demonstrated.
We were also delighted to enjoy a special performance from our school choir, who sang beautifully to the whole school. Thank you to Ms Solana for leading and supporting this fantastic group.
A big thank you once again to parents and families for coming along to support and celebrate their achievements.
Yorkley School's Talent Showcase - Part One
Huge congratulations to eight of our amazing children who took part in Yorkley’s Talent Showcase yesterday!
They wowed us all with their incredible performances, showcasing a fantastic range of talents including electric guitar, gymnastics, singing, and dancing. We are so proud of their confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm. A big thank you as well to their parents for coming along to watch and support.
Mariner's Taster Day at The Dean Academy
Mariner class experienced a full day at The Dean Academy today, where they enjoyed the Ukulele in music, chemical reactions in science and learnt about earthquake -proof buildings in a geography lesson.
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