Whitestone Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Magyar Crescent Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4SQ |
| Reference Number | 125545 |
Whitestone Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas and 'Outstanding' in personal development and early years provision. The school has a welcoming and nurturing environment where pupils feel supported and valued. Staff are committed to high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), contributing to a strong sense of community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 270 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.15%
Girls: 51.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 47 | 90 |
| 2 | 47 | 43 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.2% |
| Indian | 6.7% |
| African | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Exceptional personal development and a variety of enriching experiences
- Strong focus on reading with effective early interventions
- High expectations for behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning
- Outstanding early years provision that fosters independence
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent formative assessment in some foundation subjects
- Activities in some subjects do not sufficiently help pupils retain knowledge
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 71 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 97 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 70 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 97 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 61 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 97 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 64 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 61 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 97 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 53 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 97 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 58 | 30 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 97 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 50 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 97 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 53 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 97 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 58 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 97 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 57 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 97 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 84 | 13 | ||||
| 13. My child enjoys boarding / the welfare experience | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 14. My child is warm enough and comfortable in the residential accommodation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 15. The experience of boarding / welfare helps my child’s progress and development | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 16. I can easily contact the staff who care for my child | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 17. Boarding/welfare is well organised and managed effectively | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 53 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Chetwynd Junior School
Gipsy Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4SE |
0.21 miles |
|
Oak Wood Primary School
Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QH |
1 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Primary School and Nursery, Nuneaton
Knebley Crescent, Hilltop, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7AT |
1.18 miles |
|
Wembrook Primary School
Avenue Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4LU |
1.26 miles |
|
Middlemarch School
College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7BQ |
1.45 miles |
|
Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5TY |
1.53 miles |
|
Arden Forest Infant School
Weston Lane, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9RT |
1.59 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Hazel Grove, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9DA |
1.69 miles |
|
Chilvers Coton Community Infant School
Fitton Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5RB |
1.71 miles |
|
St James' CofE Academy
Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9PF |
1.78 miles |
|
St Francis Catholic Academy
Rye Piece Ringway, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8JN |
1.9 miles |
|
Race Leys Junior School
Barton Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8HG |
2 miles |
|
Race Leys Infant School
Hurst Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8AD |
2.03 miles |
|
St Nicolas CofE Academy
Windermere Avenue, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6HJ |
2.06 miles |
|
All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy
The Priors, Off Mitchell Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9HP |
2.13 miles |
|
Glendale Infant School
Skye Close, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7LW |
2.18 miles |
|
Queen's Church of England Academy
Bentley Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5LR |
2.18 miles |
|
Abbey CofE Infant School
Aston Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5EL |
2.3 miles |
|
The Canons C of E Primary School
Derwent Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8RT |
2.41 miles |
|
Croft Junior School
Northumberland Avenue, Stockingford, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8ER |
2.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
George Eliot Academy
Raveloe Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QP |
0.85 miles |
|
Oak Wood Secondary School
Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QH |
1 miles |
|
ALP Nuneaton
Holman Way, Nuneaton, CV11 4PN |
1.24 miles |
|
King Edward VI College
King Edward Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BE |
1.59 miles |
|
Etone College
Leicester Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6AA |
1.75 miles |
|
Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9EA |
1.83 miles |
|
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Hinckley Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6BH |
1.91 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Greenmoor Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7EX |
1.96 miles |
|
Higham Lane School
Shanklin Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0BJ |
2.16 miles |
|
Lake Haven School
Lake Haven, Bazzard Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6QJ |
2.4 miles |
|
Discovery Academy
Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5SS |
2.41 miles |
|
Nuneaton Academy
Radnor Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7PD |
2.76 miles |
|
Higham Lane North Academy
Upper Farm Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6YN |
2.87 miles |
|
Ashcroft School
54 Hayes Lane, Exhall, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 9BP |
3.05 miles |
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Sketchley School
Manor Way, Sketchley, Burbage, Leicestershire, LE10 3HT |
3.14 miles |
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R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley
27 Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AP |
3.73 miles |
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Foxford Community School
Grange Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6BB |
3.82 miles |
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Dovetree School
Ferness Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0TB |
3.85 miles |
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Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley
Stoke Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EA |
4 miles |
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Redmoor Academy
Wykin Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EP |
4.04 miles |