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Whittingham Primary Academy
Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5QX, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.9 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
363
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, where 82% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary academy stands out in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 75% expressing happiness with the school, although feedback is based on a limited number of responses. Overall, it offers a supportive learning environment for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 6 July 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 26% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
83%
School has high expectations
79%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School responds to concerns
71%
School supports development
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other20.1%
Asian Pakistani18.7%
White British18.2%
Mixed Other7.2%
Black Other6.9%
Black African4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Other3.9%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Indian1.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.59775, -0.03501 · E17 5QX
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN139317
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Whittingham Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Whittingham Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2016.
Is Whittingham Primary Academy a good school?
Whittingham Primary Academy scores 97.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Whittingham Primary Academy?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whittingham Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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