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Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Whitmore Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2TP, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.2 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
650
Capacity
682
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% of parents recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 4% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
School keeps me informed
82%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.1%
Other7.5%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Black Other2.8%
White Other2.6%
Asian Other2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.58256, 0.48331 · SS14 2TP
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143126
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitmore Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is Whitmore Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery scores 46.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Whitmore Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitmore Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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