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Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School
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Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School
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- Whittington SY11 4DA
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum ensures good progress in English and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are achieving good rates of progress at key stage 2 with improving standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Improved reading, writing, and maths curriculum leading to increased confidence and problem-solving.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum improvements have led to higher pupil standards.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most able pupils could be stretched and challenged further, particularly in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Attendance barriers impact achievement potential.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards being reached by Year 6 pupils in reading, writing, and mathematics are improving.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan provision precisely to meet disadvantaged pupils鈥� needs, with regular checks on progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very polite, respectful, and well mannered, enjoying lessons and valuing extra-curricular activities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Higher standards achieved in reading and writing recently.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support provided where gaps in phonics knowledge are identified.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behavior towards learning and well-managed complex needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders make regular checks to ensure additional support is effective, leading to good progress for disadvantaged pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate identification and ambition lead to good achievements. Individual care and attention provided.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All safeguarding arrangements are effective, with regular training and rigorous checks by the governing body.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff diligently follow up absences and work with families to encourage daily attendance.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; they know who to speak to if worried. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High expectations for behaviour ensure safety and welfare promotion.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel the school supports their children well and develops them academically.
Parental Involvement: The school has strong relationships with parents and involves them in the school community.
Parent Feedback: Leaders work well with families to promote attendance. Parent feedback is used for school improvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the variety of extra-curricular activities including trips and sports clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs including cookery, debating, and sports competitions.
Outdoor Facilities: Enjoyable outdoor woodland learning, annual seaside and theatre visits appreciated.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide an element of fun in lessons that pupils appreciate.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan carefully to address each child's learning needs, leading to good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Training and curriculum revisions ensure good teaching quality, resulting in good student progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Well-trained staff effectively teach curriculum content. Regular revisiting aids retention.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Workload and well-being of staff managed by leaders.
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About Us
Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 238 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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You can see the most recent parent survey at the bottom of this page.
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The most crucial aspect of my child's education is happiness, and this school shows them how to be happy.
Despite her anxiety, my daughter has never not wanted to go to school because it plays such a significant role in her life.
My child has issues with confidence and anxiety and school has helped with this enormously.
I wanted to write to you to let you know how great the kids were at Theatre Severn's Ukefest.
They were an asset to the university.
We appreciate that you have provided these experiences for our kids.
I felt obliged to write you following yesterday's parents' evening to express my gratitude to you and your staff for all of the assistance that X has received.
The report from X has us incredibly happy.
This year has been fantastic for X, and her confidence has greatly increased.
X ADORES school.
Her growth this year has amazed us.
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You can see the most recent parent survey at the bottom of this page.
We have provided several examples below since we are very appreciative when parents take the time to acknowledge our work.
The most crucial aspect of my child's education is happiness, and this school shows them how to be happy.
Despite her anxiety, my daughter has never not wanted to go to school because it plays such a significant role in her life.
My child has issues with confidence and anxiety and school has helped with this enormously.
I wanted to write to you to let you know how great the kids were at Theatre Severn's Ukefest.
They were an asset to the university.
We appreciate that you have provided these experiences for our kids.
I felt obliged to write you following yesterday's parents' evening to express my gratitude to you and your staff for all of the assistance that X has received.
The report from X has us incredibly happy.
This year has been fantastic for X, and her confidence has greatly increased.
X ADORES school.
Her growth this year has amazed us.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 107 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 0% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.78% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 106 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 92 | 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 | 87% 3 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 9.13% | 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 | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 | 107 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 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 | 84% 9 | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 9 | 7.44% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 106 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 82 | 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 | 75% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.91% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1