Whitelands Park Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitelands Park Primary School.

Thatcham, RG183FH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
28.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 33.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
11 October 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Sagecroft Road
Thatcham, RG183FH
Phone
1635862517
Website
whitelandsparkprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140407
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, RG18 3FH
Website
www.whitelandsparkprimary.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
390
Free School Meals
22.8% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
33.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.8 (3.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 101.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
390 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Independence Creativity Cooperation Discipline Making links

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mrs M Phillips. The school presents Whitelands Park as a two-form entry primary in North Thatcham, emphasising a creative, thriving and successful community. It highlights a knowledge-rich curriculum, high expectations, nurturing environment, and a commitment to progress, student development, and community involvement; invites visitors to contact the school for a tour.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Band ICT Club Key Stage 2 Science Club Key Stage 1 Construction Club Art Club Ukulele Club Rounders Football Touch Rugby Archery Fencing Lego Club

Sports

Rounders Football Touch Rugby Archery Fencing

Curriculum Highlights

Cornerstones curriculum integrated with ILPs and KRPs Four Cornerstones and Knowledge Rich Projects (KRPs) Reading-rich curriculum with emphasis on language development Use of real-life contexts and varied learning challenges Staff track progress using an end-of-year skills framework

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am to 8:45am (school starts). A nutritious breakfast is provided. The cost is £4 a session. After School Club runs from 3:15pm to 6:00pm (Mon-Thu). Costs: 3:15-4pm £4.50; 3:15-5pm £7.00; 3:15-6pm £9.00. Places must be booked and paid in advance using the online ParentPay system. One-off/uncalculated days may be catered for (subject to availability). A late collection charge of £10 per 15 minutes applies. For the After School Club, telephone 01635 862517 and press 210 to reach the Log Cabin team. Staff details include Supervisor Breakfast Club: Mrs Lyn Drake; Playworker: Mrs Tina Goff; Supervisor After School Club: Mrs Lyn Drake and Mrs Tina Goff. In case of illness, accidents, or emergencies, staff will contact parents and manage care; accidents are logged in a register.

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