Whitchurch Primary School

A good community school school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitchurch Primary School.

Reading, RG87EJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 85.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Eastfield Lane
Whitchurch-on-Thames
Reading, RG87EJ
Phone
1189842347
Website
whitchurchprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123009
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ
Website
www.whitchurchprimary.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
141
Free School Meals
5.0% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
85.0 (+26.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.9 (8.6 below average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
112.0 (+6.8 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 112.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Whitchurch Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 108.0 109.0
2024 111.0 112.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
141 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Fostering Excellence, Courage and Respect for all"

Fostering Excellence, Courage and Respect for all

non-denominational; Community School

Facilities

6 classrooms staffroom kitchen offices central multi-purpose hall all-weather playing surface hard-court playground wooded and grassed areas wildlife pond

Admissions Criteria

We have spaces in our September 25 Reception, Year 1,Year 2 and Year 5 Classes.

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