Whitchurch Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eastfield Lane Whitchurch-on-Thames Reading Berkshire RG8 7EJ |
| Phone | 01189842347 |
| Reference Number | 123009 |
Whitchurch Primary is a small, caring community school that has demonstrated a good level of overall effectiveness in this inspection. The school successfully supports its pupils with a positive and engaging learning environment, leading to high attendance and a sense of belonging among students. Pupils are encouraged to embrace their education, benefiting from a well-sequenced curriculum that includes a strong emphasis on reading and personal development. However, the school has faced challenges establishing consistency across all curricular areas, which has resulted in some gaps in knowledge retention for pupils in less developed subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 136 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.65%
Girls: 57.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| 3 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 6 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High levels of pupil attendance and engagement.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics starting from early years.
- Exceptional personal development programs that promote inclusivity and diversity.
- Caring and supportive school atmosphere with strong relationships among pupils and staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation leading to gaps in knowledge retention in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 25% |
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 | 111 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
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 | 4.3 | ||
| Writing | 2.7 | ||
| Maths | 4.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 19 | 7 |
Previous Years
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0.64 miles |
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1.42 miles |
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Oratory Preparatory School
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1.69 miles |
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Westwood Farm Junior School
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1.94 miles |
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Westwood Farm Infant School
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1.94 miles |
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Birch Copse Primary School
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Springfield Primary School
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3.42 miles |
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