Whitelands Park Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sagecroft Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 3FH |
| Phone | 01635862517 |
| Reference Number | 140407 |
Whitelands Park Primary is performing well overall, with a consistent good rating across all inspected areas. The school has a strong, safe environment that fosters pride among students, who enjoy attending and forming friendships. Leaders have high expectations and ensure that the curriculum is broad and ambitious, with established programs for early years, reading, mathematics, and music. Feedback from parents highlights the effectiveness of enrichment activities that support students' broader development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 390 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.77%
Girls: 49.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 27 | 47 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | 23 | 36 | 59 |
| 4 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| 6 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.4% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2021 | School inspection |
| 01 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership committed to continuous improvement.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum in place.
- Effective behavior management and a positive school culture.
- Good support for students' personal development.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of writing, speaking, and listening components in the English curriculum.
- Need for more precise support strategies for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | -3.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Parsons Down Junior School
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