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
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.
Look Who's Talking KS1 Partnership Heat at St White's School
Congratulations to Dante, our KS1 winner in the ‘Look Who’s Talking’ competition. Dante competed against pupils from 12 other schools across the Forest of Dean and his presentation about Puerto Morelos, Mexico, was voted the overall winner!
Dante now goes through to the grand final, which will be held at Gloucester Guild Hall.
Future Me Day
Future Me Day was a huge success and thank you to our seven key speakers, who shared the skills and knowledge that are needed to do their jobs.
Phoenix Woodland Walk
Phoenix went on a woodland walk with some KS2 children on Wednesday, to work collaboratively for their Geography and Science topics. The children worked very well together and collected some great data.
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.
Look Who's Talking KS1 Partnership Heat at St White's School
Congratulations to Dante, our KS1 winner in the ‘Look Who’s Talking’ competition. Dante competed against pupils from 12 other schools across the Forest of Dean and his presentation about Puerto Morelos, Mexico, was voted the overall winner!
Dante now goes through to the grand final, which will be held at Gloucester Guild Hall.
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