Yew Tree Primary Academy
School Name: Yew Tree Primary Academy Address: The Avenue, Halewood Town/City: Knowsley County: Merseyside Postcode: L26 1UU Telephone Number: 0151 477 8950 Website: http://www.yewtreeknowsley.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Wade Deacon Trust Sponsor: Wade Deacon Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca O'Hanlon
Capacity: 262
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 226 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.5%
- SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
- ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
- MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
- SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
URN: 146115
DfE Number: 340/3362
UKPRN: 10068501
UPRN: 40075128
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Knowsley (E08000011)
Constituency: Widnes and Halewood (E14001584)
Electoral Ward: Halewood South (E05010937)
Easting & Northing: 344240E, 385317N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 21' 44.67" N 2° 50' 21.17" W
Plus Code: 9C5V9566+X8
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Paula Bergin - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 July 2028.
- Mrs Patricia Ann Farrell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2027.
- Josie Gallagher - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 January 2028.
- Ms Beth Imbrey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
- Mr Christopher Kelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
- Mr Gary See - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.