| Yardleys School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Reddings Lane , , B11 3EY | |
| Coordinates | 52°27′02″N1°50′39″W / 52.4506°N 1.8441°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Local authority | Birmingham City Council |
| Department for Education URN | 139994 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Neil Warner |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11to 16 |
| Enrolment | 918 as of March 2016 [update] |
| Website | http://www.yardleys-vle.com/ |
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