Whittonstall First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whittonstall Consett County Durham DH8 9JN |
| Reference Number | 146949 |
Whittonstall First School is performing well across all aspects, with an overall effectiveness grade of 'Good'. The school fosters a warm atmosphere and places a strong emphasis on inclusion, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have high expectations for all students, and recent curriculum improvements in subjects like reading and mathematics have had a positive impact on pupil engagement and learning outcomes. This is the school's first Ofsted inspection, and the leaders' efforts to create a positive learning environment are evident.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 78 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.87%
Girls: 55.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 13 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.4% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Sep 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Whittonstall First School | |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Short inspection |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Short inspection |
| 22 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong, warm, and welcoming school ethos
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Effective curriculum implementation in reading and mathematics
- Strong emphasis on staff training and development
- Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and attitudes towards learning
- Good pupil participation in leadership roles and responsibilities
- Effective support for early reading through a well-implemented phonics scheme
- Rich opportunities for personal development and outdoor learning experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in learning sequences for some foundation subjects such as physical education
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB |
2.17 miles |
|
Chopwell Primary School
Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HS |
2.8 miles |
|
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0ES |
2.82 miles |
|
Broomley First School
Main Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NN |
2.92 miles |
|
Mickley First School
Mickley, West Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7BG |
3.03 miles |
|
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN |
3.33 miles |
|
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Corbridge Road, Consett, DH8 6QY |
3.42 miles |
|
Benfieldside Primary School
Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX |
3.47 miles |
|
Highfield Middle School
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
3.56 miles |
|
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY |
3.63 miles |
|
Prudhoe Castle First School
Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PN |
3.69 miles |
|
Prudhoe West Academy
West Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6HR |
3.71 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD |
3.73 miles |
|
Ovingham Middle School
West Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
3.95 miles |
|
Ovingham Church of England First School
Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE |
3.96 miles |
|
Adderlane Academy
Adderlane Academy, Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HX |
4.21 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN |
4.3 miles |
|
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
Church Lane, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6DR |
4.3 miles |
|
High Spen Primary School
Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2BQ |
4.3 miles |
|
Delta Independent School
Parliament Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH |
4.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Prudhoe Community High School
Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ |
3.54 miles |
|
Consett Academy
Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ |
4.21 miles |
|
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH |
4.26 miles |
|
Derwentside College
Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE |
4.54 miles |