Whittle Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Narberth Way Coventry West Midlands CV2 2LH |
| Phone | 02476610167 |
| Reference Number | 142039 |
Whittle Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in June 2018. The school is recognized for its inclusive environment, where there's a strong emphasis on caring for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Pupils are encouraged to be proud of their achievements, which is reinforced by a broad and ambitious curriculum that connects learning to their community and local history. Overall, students enjoy attending the school and are well-prepared for their future education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 251 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51%
Girls: 49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 2 | 21 | 12 | 33 |
| 3 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 4 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.2% |
| Indian | 18.3% |
| African | 10.4% |
| Asian, Other | 8.4% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive school environment with strong support for SEND pupils
- High expectations for student effort and behavior
- Well-structured curriculum that engages and motivates pupils
- Effective teaching of reading and phonics with regular staff training
- Skilled mathematics instruction that builds confidence and fluency
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils lack sufficient practice time for reading, slowing their progress to fluency
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 104 | ||
| 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 | -3.2 | ||
| Writing | -1.8 | ||
| Maths | -2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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