Whitstone Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oak Lane Whitstone Holsworthy Devon EX22 6TH |
| Phone | 01288341241 |
| Reference Number | 111941 |
Whitstone Primary has demonstrated consistent improvement since its previous inspection, achieving a good rating across all evaluated areas. The school has a strong emphasis on its values, which helps foster a supportive and engaging learning environment. Pupils enjoy their education, showing a positive attitude towards learning, and the leaders have established a curriculum that promotes a broad range of knowledge while prioritizing reading from an early age. The supportive community atmosphere includes effective collaboration among staff and a commitment to student safety and well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 96 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.08%
Girls: 47.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 3 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 5 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| Unclassified | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders for all pupils.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on reading and literacy development.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive pupil behavior and respectful relationships.
- Engaging extracurricular clubs that build confidence.
Areas for Improvement
- Development of reading for older pupils needs clarification.
- Inconsistent expectations for spoken language across classes.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | -4.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bridgerule Church of England Primary School
Bridgerule, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7EN |
2.82 miles |
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Marhamchurch CofE Academy
Helebridge Road, Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0HY |
4.22 miles |
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Jacobstow Community Academy
Jacobstow, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0BR |
4.45 miles |
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North Petherwin School
Brazzacott, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8NE |
4.7 miles |
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Boyton Community Primary School
Boyton, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9RJ |
4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Highgate Hill House School
Whitstone, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6TJ |
0.3 miles |