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Whixall CofE Primary School
Brownsbrook, Whixall, Nr Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2SB, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.4 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
155
Capacity
140
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 79% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Other1.9%
Location
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52.91073, -2.73810 · SY13 2SB
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN143325
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Whixall CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whixall CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Whixall CofE Primary School a good school?
Whixall CofE Primary School scores 79.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Whixall CofE Primary School?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whixall CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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