Whybridge Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ford Lane Rainham Essex RM13 7AR |
| Reference Number | 102285 |
Whybridge Infant School continues to perform well as a good school where pupils enjoy their learning and take pride in their achievements. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to engage students, especially in early reading and mathematics, which are prioritized. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive solid support and achieve commendable outcomes. However, some activities occasionally do not align perfectly with the curriculum objectives, which could lead to misconceptions among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 270 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.3%
Girls: 53.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 50 | 90 |
| 2 | 37 | 53 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41.9% |
| White, Other | 15.2% |
| Pakistani | 7% |
| African | 5.9% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 26 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on early reading skills.
- Curriculum is broad and ambitious for all pupils.
- Pupils show excellent engagement and enjoyment in learning.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- High-quality extra help provided by well-trained staff.
- Pupils demonstrate good behavior and respect towards others.
- Strong partnership with families to support children's learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional misalignment between activities and curriculum objectives may hinder learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Whybridge Junior School
Blacksmith's Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7AH |
0.08 miles |
|
Scargill Infant School
Mungo Park Road, Rainham. Essex, Essex, RM13 7PL |
0.33 miles |
|
Scargill Junior School
Mungo Park Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7PL |
0.33 miles |
|
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Heron Flight Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5LN |
0.4 miles |
|
R J Mitchell Primary School
Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5PP |
0.77 miles |
|
La Salette Catholic Primary School
Dunedin Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8SP |
0.78 miles |
|
Newtons Primary School
Lowen Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8QR |
0.94 miles |
|
The Leys Primary School
Leys Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9YR |
0.97 miles |
|
John Perry Primary School
Charles Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8UR |
0.99 miles |
|
Rainham Village Primary School
Upminster Road South, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9AA |
1.05 miles |
|
Parsonage Farm Primary School
Farm Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9JU |
1.08 miles |
|
Park Primary Academy
1 Hart Way, Rainham, RM13 8TD |
1.17 miles |
|
Scotts Primary School
Bonington Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6TH |
1.18 miles |
|
Elm Park Primary School
South End Road, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5UA |
1.19 miles |
|
Beam Primary School
Oval Road North, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9ED |
1.22 miles |
|
Benhurst Primary School
Benhurst Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4QS |
1.51 miles |
|
Brady Primary School
Wennington Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9XA |
1.53 miles |
|
Suttons Primary School
Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6RP |
1.61 miles |
|
Village Infants' School
Ford Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9JS |
1.66 miles |
|
William Ford CofE Junior School
Ford Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9JS |
1.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Brittons Academy
Ford Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7BB |
0.17 miles |
|
Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Yew Tree Avenue, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7FN |
1.31 miles |
|
Harris Academy Rainham
Lambs Lane South, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9XD |
1.45 miles |
|
Harris Rainham Sixth Form
217 Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9XA |
1.46 miles |
|
Dagenham Park CofE School
School Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9QH |
1.49 miles |
|
Sanders Draper
Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RT |
1.49 miles |
|
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4YB |
1.5 miles |
|
Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR |
1.65 miles |
|
Pathways School
New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH |
1.71 miles |
|
Hornchurch High School
Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ |
1.73 miles |
|
Oxlow Bridge School
100 Wantz Road, Dagenham, RM10 8PP |
1.77 miles |
|
Barking and Dagenham College
DAGENHAM ROAD, RUSH GREEN, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 0XU |
1.92 miles |
|
Trinity School
Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7SJ |
2.2 miles |
|
Hopewell School
Harmony House, Baden Powell Close, Dagenham, Essex, Essex, RM9 6XN |
2.32 miles |
|
Robert Clack School
Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU |
2.51 miles |
|
Corbets Tey School
Harwood Hall Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2YQ |
2.57 miles |
|
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JT |
2.58 miles |
|
Goresbrook School
Cook Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6XW |
2.58 miles |
|
Northstar Nurture School
Old CPC at James Cambell Primary School, Langley Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6TD |
2.64 miles |
|
The Sydney Russell School
Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5QT |
2.68 miles |