Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is a community school in Harrow for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 797 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is Good, from an inspection in October 2023. In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: October 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wemborough Road Stanmore Middlesex HA7 2EQ |
| Phone | 02089515380 |
| Reference Number | 131316 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 797 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.07%
Girls: 47.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 69.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 58 | 119 |
| 2 | 56 | 58 | 114 |
| 3 | 59 | 56 | 115 |
| 4 | 50 | 57 | 107 |
| 5 | 60 | 49 | 109 |
| 6 | 58 | 49 | 107 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 30.6% |
| White, Other | 21.8% |
| Asian, Other | 19.1% |
| White, British | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% |
| African | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is performing well overall, maintaining its status as a good school. Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of community and respect towards one another, contributing to a positive school atmosphere where they are eager to learn. The school provides a broad curriculum with high expectations for achievement, successfully integrating various subjects and a rich music curriculum to enhance pupils' educational experience. The supportive environment fosters good behavior and trust between students and staff.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and actively participate in various leadership roles.
- The school has high expectations for pupil achievement.
- Strong focus on reading, with consistent training for staff on the reading programme.
- Wide variety of after-school clubs and activities that cater to diverse interests.
- Effective early identification of pupils with SEND and tailored support.
Areas for Improvement
- Some reading books do not align closely with the phonics programme, hindering reading development.
- Inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum across subjects and year groups.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 109 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 110 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 1.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 2.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 2.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| From another Local Authority | 18 | 6 |
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0.05 miles |
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Stanmore College
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Park High School
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0.54 miles |
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North London Collegiate School
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Canons High School
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0.88 miles |
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London Academy
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1.26 miles |
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Bentley Wood High School
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1.41 miles |
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Pathways School
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1.49 miles |
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The Sacred Heart Language College
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Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
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1.63 miles |
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1.66 miles |
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Menorah Grammar School
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1.69 miles |
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Whitefriars School
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1.74 miles |
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Kingsbury High School
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1.75 miles |
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Southover Partnership School
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Harrow Collegiate
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The Village School
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Kingsley High School
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2.03 miles |
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JFS
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2.08 miles |
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What is Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
When was Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery last inspected by Ofsted?
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery was last inspected in October 2023.
How many pupils does Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery have?
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery has 797 pupils on roll.
What age range does Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery cover?
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery?
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is at Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 2EQ.