Yew Tree Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Yew Tree Primary School
Address: Yew Tree Lane
Town/City: Dukinfield
County: Cheshire
Postcode: SK16 5BJ
Telephone Number: 0161 338 3452
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Victorious Academies Trust
Sponsor: Victorious Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Deborah Meredith
Capacity: 525
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 326 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 62% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50.6%

Location and administration

URN: 146456
DfE Number: 357/2077
UKPRN: 10081658
UPRN: 100012778515
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Tameside (E08000008)
Constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde (E14001515)
Electoral Ward: Dukinfield Stalybridge (E05014529)

Easting & Northing: 395223E, 396953N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 28' 11.74" N 2° 4' 23.85" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFW9G+XM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Adam Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 September 2030.
  • Carol Cope - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Janine Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2030.
  • Miss Amy Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 September 2030.
  • Samantha Higginbottom - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2026.
  • Suzanne Lomax - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Rebecca Potts-Jacob - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2028.
  • Mr James Sidebottom - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mr Paul Swinyard - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2026.