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Whitwell Primary School

Southfield Lane, Whitwell, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4NR, Derbyshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
259
Capacity
306
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 94% nationally. However, only 37% of pupils meet the expected standard, and just 4% achieve at a higher level, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Overall, it is a solid choice for parents seeking a supportive learning environment in Derbyshire.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 13 December 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.37%Bottom 6% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.4%Bottom 32% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.5%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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53.28014, -1.20572 · S80 4NR

School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112649
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Whitwell Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Whitwell Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.

Is Whitwell Primary School a good school?

Whitwell Primary School scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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