Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre

Long Whatton Church of England Primary School is performing well, with an overall effectiveness rating of good. The school fosters a strong sense of community, where pupils feel valued and supported. The leadership has made several improvements since the headteacher's arrival, focusing on high expectations and a clear vision for student achievement. The curriculum is well-planned with a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics, enabling students to achieve well. Additionally, pupils engaged in outdoor learning show enthusiasm and a sense of pride in their school and environment. Despite the notable strengths, there are areas for improvement. Some subjects, such as art, require further development to ensure that the curriculum is fully embedded. New staff members need additional support to help them settle into their roles. Also, there are concerns regarding lunch facilities, as students bringing their own lunches do not have the same dining experience as those who eat school-provided meals. These issues need to be addressed to enhance the inclusivity and overall experience for all pupils.

Strengths

• Pupils are proud of their school and support each other well.
• High expectations from leaders result in strong student achievements.
• Well-structured teaching of early reading helps pupils who fall behind.
• Effective curriculum planning leads to success in reading and mathematics.
• Staff feel valued and supported by leadership.
• Pupils enjoy outdoor learning and show enthusiasm in class.

Areas for Improvement

• Some subjects need further development for better long-term retention.
• Newer staff require more support to reach their potential.
• Lunch arrangements for pupils bringing their own food do not provide equal opportunities.

Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.

In 2024–25 pupils at Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre attended 97.5% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 4.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.1% of pupils at Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre had 22.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 13.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 5.4% of pupils at Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 0.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre received £6,314 and spent £6,936 for each of its 111 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £17,000 (£155 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre is Good, from an inspection in December 2024.

When was Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre last inspected by Ofsted?

Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre was last inspected in December 2024.

How many pupils does Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre have?

Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre has 111 pupils on roll.

What age range does Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre cover?

Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre?

Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre is at The Green, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5DB.