Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Angels Lane Houghton Regis Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 5HH |
| Phone | 01582865466 |
| Reference Number | 143850 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 192 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.79%
Girls: 55.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 3 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 4 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 5 | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.5% |
| White, Other | 10.9% |
| African | 10.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-03-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2022-07-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-09-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
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 | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH |
0.27 miles |
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Tithe Farm Primary School
Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB |
0.35 miles |
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG |
0.39 miles |
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Lime Tree Primary Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN |
0.73 miles |
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Thornhill Primary School
Grove Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE |
0.91 miles |
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The Vale Academy
Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP |
1.08 miles |
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Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent, Dunstable, LU5 4QU |
1.1 miles |
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Hadrian Academy
Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4SR |
1.17 miles |
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Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP |
1.2 miles |
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Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PE |
1.33 miles |
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Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PE |
1.38 miles |
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Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DL |
1.39 miles |
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Beecroft Academy
Westfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW |
1.44 miles |
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Leighton Court, Ashton St. Peters Primary School, Leighton Court, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW |
1.49 miles |
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF |
1.5 miles |
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St Christophers Academy
Gorham Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ |
1.57 miles |
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Chalton Lower School
Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9UJ |
1.68 miles |
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Lancot School
Lancot Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2AP |
1.74 miles |
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Watling Lower School
Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BJ |
1.78 miles |
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The Ferrars Academy
Macaulay Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0LL |
1.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB |
0.76 miles |
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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
1.02 miles |
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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX |
1.04 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
1.48 miles |
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Priory Academy
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA |
1.49 miles |
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Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF |
1.53 miles |
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Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU |
1.92 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
2.23 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
2.23 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
2.32 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
2.36 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
2.4 miles |
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Manshead Church of England Academy
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB |
2.42 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
3.14 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
3.15 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
3.59 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
3.88 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
3.97 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
4.2 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
4.28 miles |