Whitings Hill Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitings Road Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 2QY |
| Phone | 02083595360 |
| Reference Number | 101304 |
Whitings Hill Primary School has demonstrated outstanding performance across all key areas, maintaining the high standards set in its previous inspections. The pupils are successful and confident learners, displaying excellent behavior and a strong sense of community involvement. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that prepares students well for future challenges, and incidences of bullying are rare. The school environment is positive, with staff showing a strong commitment to the personal development and well-being of all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 471 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.26%
Girls: 43.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 2 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 3 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 4 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 5 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30.4% |
| White, Other | 15.5% |
| Indian | 9.6% |
| Unclassified | 8.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.3% |
| Asian, Other | 5.3% |
| African | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of confidence and kindness.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced.
- Teaching of phonics and early reading is systematic and effective.
- Pupils engage in a range of enriching activities and community projects.
- Leaders support staff with their professional development and well-being.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 22% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | 2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 1 |
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