Whissendine Church of England Primary School
Oakham, LE15 7ET · Rutland · primary school
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1st of 17 primary schools in Rutland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6/10 among them, against 8.4/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 62% | 5.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whissendine Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access tennis, swimming, and athletics, alongside music lessons including drums, guitar, and piano. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 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 who do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Whissendine Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is the first section 5 inspection for Whissendine Church of England Primary School since the pandemic, noting that schools inspected from September 2024 do not receive an overall effectiveness grade. The report describes a ‘remarkable village school’ where the ‘Whissendine DNA’ underpins ‘high-quality education’ and ‘exceptional personal development’. Pupils achieve well in core subjects, supported by ‘impeccable’ behaviour and a ‘vibrant reading culture’.
Strengths
- ‘Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable’, with learners being ‘welcoming and polite’ and showing an ‘appetite for learning’.
- ‘Personal development is planned meticulously’, helping pupils become ‘well-rounded, fair, resilient, inclusive, confident individuals’.
- ‘Early years provision’ is ‘exceptional’, with a ‘sharp focus on developing children’s communication and language skills’.
- ‘Phonics is taught exceptionally well’, ensuring pupils ‘swiftly learn to read with fluency and confidence’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well-designed’, with teachers making ‘effective adaptations’ so pupils with SEND ‘achieve well’.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, staff do not revise key content systematically, meaning ‘some pupils do not remember what they have been taught in sufficient detail’.
- Several parents feel the school does not ‘engage with them well enough or communicate effectively’, leaving some uninformed about positive changes.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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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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