Whitegate CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Whitegate Northwich Cheshire CW8 2AY |
| Phone | 01606212203 |
| Reference Number | 111338 |
Whitegate CofE Primary School has demonstrated effective measures to uphold the standards from its previous inspection, maintaining a strong and supportive educational environment. Pupils benefit from a caring community, developing confidence and positive attitudes towards learning, while achieving well academically and being prepared for their future education. The school emphasizes a broad array of opportunities in areas such as music, drama, and sports, further enhancing students' school experiences. While the school excels in several areas, including a well-structured phonics program and a focus on personal development, there are some concerns around the curriculum delivery in subjects outside of English and mathematics. Some pupils struggle to retain learning in these areas due to inadequately designed activities. Additionally, the school's understanding of student progress in these subjects needs improvement to ensure all pupils achieve their potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 151 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.97%
Girls: 45.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 3 | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| 4 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 5 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 6 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are well cared for and feel safe in a friendly environment.
- High emphasis on reading, with successful phonics program.
- Strong personal development opportunities through various extracurricular activities.
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and strong engagement in discussions.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Governors provide appropriate challenge and support staff well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, activities do not effectively help pupils retain learning.
- Lack of deep overview on pupil knowledge in subjects outside of English and mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 110 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 1.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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