Withington Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lock Road Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QE |
| Phone | 01432850289 |
| Reference Number | 116748 |
Withington Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard of education across all assessed areas. The school creates an engaging environment where pupils display curiosity and eagerness to learn, bolstered by a supportive community atmosphere akin to a family. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive the necessary support, contributing to their success. Additionally, the curriculum is thoughtfully designed, with enrichment opportunities that enhance the learning experience, including numerous trips and after-school clubs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 81 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.38%
Girls: 50.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.7% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| Indian | 6.2% |
| 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 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are engaged and eager to learn.
- Leaders ensure support for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- The school fosters a family-like atmosphere.
- Robust curriculum implementation in mathematics.
- Enrichment opportunities enhance students' learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Phonics curriculum implementation is inconsistent.
- Some teachers lack understanding of curriculum progression in foundation subjects.
- Monitoring of school performance lacks thoroughness.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 21% | ||
| 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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 96 |
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 | -5 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | -5.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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