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Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School
Station Road, Whittington, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4DA, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
228
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for education, particularly with 52% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 82% expressing happiness with their children's education, although the school may benefit from improving its higher standard attainment, which currently stands at 0%. Overall, it's a commendable choice for families in the area, despite some areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child feels safe
92%
Progress is communicated
86%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
80%
School has high expectations
78%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Irish0.4%
White Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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52.87115, -3.00167 · SY11 4DA
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123549
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.whittingtonschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School a good school?
Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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