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Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
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Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
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- Whitchurch RG28 7LS
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school's approach to developing handwriting has significantly improved pupils' skills. Teacher planning engages pupils in foundational skills effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is described as innovative and creative, effectively engaging pupils' interest and contributing to their good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Attainment in science needs improvement due to insufficient opportunities for pupils to develop investigative and experimental skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in English and mathematics is high by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective intervention programs help pupils, especially those at school action, make significant improvement in mathematics and writing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have good behaviour and are polite and courteous. The importance of rights, responsibilities, and respect is promoted.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers and teaching assistants provide good support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Outstanding safeguarding procedures result in pupils feeling very safe at school, and any bullying is addressed effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school places a high priority on teaching pupils how to keep safe and uses robust safeguarding procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school, agreeing that it is well-led and managed and that their children are kept safe.
Parental Involvement: The school strongly encourages parents to be involved in their children’s learning, demonstrated by high attendance at school events and forums.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a good range of extracurricular clubs and activities, with participation by over 90% of pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Art, English, and physical education are favorite subjects among Year 6 pupils, although more time on science experiments is desired.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting activities to engage pupils, though some inconsistencies exist in lesson outcomes clarity.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular progress meetings and effective intervention programs help monitor and improve student performance.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The school has worked to narrow the gap between boys' and girls' performance in communication, language, and literacy.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders’ monitoring has led to significant improvements in teaching quality, though inconsistency remains in teaching investigative skills in science.
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About Us
Whitchurch Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 446 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.18% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 6 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 3 | 11.36% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 17 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 7 | 11.54% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 10.67% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1