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Whitchurch CofE Primary School
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Whitchurch CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Whitchurch HR9 6DA
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils develop reading skills early on. They have opportunities across other subjects to develop their reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in reading, writing, and numeracy are rapidly improving and above national averages.
Areas Needing Improvement: Quality of teachers' marking and feedback should be consistent and linked to next steps in pupils’ learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards at the end of Years 2 and 6 are above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Highly qualified teaching assistants provide effective support, ensuring rapid gains in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have a hunger for learning and behave impeccably both in lessons and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support from highly qualified teaching assistants ensures good progress for pupils with special educational needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to avoid dangerous situations and report that bullying is exceptionally rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All pupils feel safe in school, and safety awareness includes internet use and proximity to the river.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents would recommend the school to another parent.
Parental Involvement: The school’s pupil tracking system is available to all parents, enabling them to monitor progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after school activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have very high expectations and lessons are well planned.
Impact on Student Progress: Rapid improvement in teaching and learning has led to above-average standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional lapses in providing opportunities for pupils to respond to feedback.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders are involved in an extensive program of checking the quality of teaching.
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About Us
Whitchurch CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 141 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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 | 68% | 60.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 8.81% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above 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 | 110 5 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 96 | 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 | 81% 9 | 64.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 14 | 11.61% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | 105 5 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 94 | 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% 10 | 61.24% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% 2 | 10.46% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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 | 110 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 98 | 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 | 82% | 58.8% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 35% | 7.94% | 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 | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitchurch CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1