Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Shropshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy.

Whitchurch, SY131RX Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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 July 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Salisbury Road
Whitchurch, SY131RX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146432
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Salisbury Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1RX
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Lichfield
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
306
Free School Meals
25.5% (78 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.1 (9.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 99.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 99.0 102.0
2024 104.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
61
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
306 pupils
7-11

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

Love Compassion Courage Kindness Perseverance Respect

The Whitchurch CE Federation is comprised of federated Church of England academies. Its aims and values are firmly based on Christian principles, with the core Christian value being Love. The federation expresses that education is for life and worship is at the heart of nurturing growth, promoting racial harmony and social cohesion, and that the Christian ethos permeates daily teaching and school life.

Head Teacher's Message

The Whitchurch CE Federation welcomes families and emphasises integrity, pupil well-being, and a Christian ethos. The principal highlights a commitment to prioritising pupils' needs and development, with values of Love, Compassion, Courage, Kindness, Perseverance and Respect guiding daily life.

Curriculum Highlights

Monster Phonics Subject Areas: English, Science, Maths, Geography, PE, History, RE, Art & Design, Music, Design Technology, MFL, Computing

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