Henry Whipple Primary School
Nottingham, NG5 5GH · Nottingham · primary school
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40th of 73 primary schools in Nottingham we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.6/10 against 1,596 of them, against 3.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Henry Whipple Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include kick boxing, skateboarding, street dancing, archery, boccia, kurling, hockey, basketball, and guitar. Trips visit Waterstones, Nottingham University, and Bulwell gardens, with a Year 5 residential to Wales.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 56.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Henry Whipple Primary School
Overview
Henry Whipple Primary School continues to be a good school, underpinned by the ambition for pupils to ‘Believe, Belong and Achieve’. The inspection found that pupils are proud of their diverse community, exhibit exemplary behaviour, and benefit from a well-planned curriculum that prioritises reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as ‘exemplary’, with pupils treating each other respectfully and understanding that bullying is rare.
- The curriculum is well designed to develop pupils’ ‘cultural capital’ through activities such as ‘learning away’ and ‘learning together’.
- Reading is high profile; pupils ‘develop a love of reading’ and the phonics programme is ‘well-organised’ and taught with consistency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘well supported’, with adults skilfully adapting the curriculum so they access learning alongside peers.
- Leadership is strong at all levels, with a clear vision that is ‘consistently understood and applied’.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum is not fully sequenced; the school should ensure milestones are established across all areas of learning.
- In a small number of subjects, the precise content pupils must remember is unclear; the school should ensure this is consistently explicit across all subjects.
- Targets for pupils with SEND are not always precise enough; the school should ensure they are consistently specific and measurable.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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