Whitstone
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Charlton Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5PF |
| Phone | 01749345555 |
| Reference Number | 137192 |
Description
betaWhitstone is a primary school located in the BA4 5PF postcode area in the United Kingdom. Notable facts about the school include:
- It caters to children from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 6, age range 4-11 years old.
- Whitstone Primary School is part of the South West Learning Partnership Multi-Academy Trust.
- Known for its high standards and outstanding achievements, it received an "Outstanding" rating from OFSTED during its previous inspection.
- The school curriculum provides a stimulating, inclusive, broad, and balanced learning experience for its students.
- The academic year runs from September to July.
- Whitstone Primary School is committed to supporting each child's individual needs and provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
- The school actively engages parents and the community through events and programs.
These facts are based on the latest available information as of the current date, February 17, 2024.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 584 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.63%
Girls: 51.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 53 | 81 | 134 |
| 8 | 62 | 58 | 120 |
| 9 | 62 | 55 | 117 |
| 10 | 54 | 61 | 115 |
| 11 | 53 | 45 | 98 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.3% |
| White, Other | 14.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-06-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-26 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-02-09 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-02-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Whitstone | ||
| 2010-10-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-06-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-01-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-10-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-06-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-01-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.29 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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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.
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