Whitwell Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southfield Lane Whitwell Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 4NR |
| Phone | 01909720251 |
| Reference Number | 112649 |
Whitwell Primary School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its recent inspection, showing notable improvements since its previous assessment. The school is recognized for its outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils, who exhibit pride in their school and actively engage in learning. Exceptional provisions for personal development are highlighted, with strong support for students’ emotional and social well-being, and valuable engagement with the local community. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that key knowledge is consistently identified and taught across all foundation subjects for mixed-age classes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 259 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.26%
Girls: 51.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 20 | 34 |
| 2 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 3 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 4 | 17 | 21 | 38 |
| 5 | 19 | 19 | 38 |
| 6 | 10 | 17 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.5% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 23 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations are set for pupils' behavior and academic performance.
- Exceptional personal development opportunities through a range of clubs and activities.
- Strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Outstanding early years provision that supports children’s curiosity and resilience.
- Effective teaching of phonics leading to high levels of reading proficiency.
Areas for Improvement
- Key knowledge for mixed-age classes is not fully identified across all subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -2.9 | ||
| Writing | -3.5 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hodthorpe Primary School
Queen's Road, Hodthorpe, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4UT |
0.69 miles |
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Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery
Gypsy Lane, Creswell, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4HY |
1.19 miles |
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Creswell Junior School
Elmton Road, Creswell, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4JD |
1.31 miles |
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Clowne Junior School
King Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BS |
2.37 miles |
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Clowne Infant and Nursery School
Ringer Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4DB |
2.38 miles |
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Haggonfields Primary and Nursery School
Marjorie Street, Rhodesia, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3HP |
3.09 miles |
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Whaley Thorns Primary School
Portland Road, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9HB |
3.11 miles |
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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Harrington Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1NQ |
3.41 miles |
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Barlborough Primary School
High Street, Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4ET |
3.48 miles |
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Harthill Primary School
Union Street, Harthill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 7YH |
3.49 miles |
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St Luke's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Brancliffe Lane, Shireoaks, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8PW |
3.67 miles |
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Sparken Hill Academy
Sparken Hill, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1AW |
3.68 miles |
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Cuckney CofE Primary School
School Lane, Cuckney, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9NB |
3.72 miles |
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Redlands Primary and Nursery School
Crown Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1TH |
3.74 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Netherton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF |
3.83 miles |
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Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy
Holles Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2LJ |
3.86 miles |
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The Tailor Made Programmes Team
The Behaviour Support Service, Worksop, S80 2LW |
3.91 miles |
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Norbridge Academy
Stanley Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7HX |
4.03 miles |
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Brockley Primary School
Clowne Road, Shuttlewood, Brockley Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6AF |
4.31 miles |
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Langwith Bassett Primary Academy
Bassett Hill, Upper Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9RD |
4.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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New Direction
New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm, Ringer Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BX |
2.46 miles |
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Heritage High School
Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4QG |
2.67 miles |
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Whitegates College
Dukeries Centre, Park Street, Worksop, S80 1HH |
3.69 miles |
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Outwood Academy Portland
Netherton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF |
3.7 miles |
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Outwood Academy Valley
Valley Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7EN |
4.06 miles |
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Worksop College
Cuthberts Avenue, Worksop, S80 3AP |
4.27 miles |
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The Bolsover School
Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XA |
4.7 miles |
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Stubbin Wood School
Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Derbyshire, NG20 8QF |
4.83 miles |
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Jasmine Grove School
Oxcroft House, 10 Oxcroft Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6DJ |
4.85 miles |
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Shirebrook Academy
Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8QF |
4.94 miles |