Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Stanmore, HA7 2EQ · Harrow · primary school
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20th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.5/10 against 4,013 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Music Enrichment, OPAL - Outdoor Play and Learning, and LAMDA clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 797 pupils against a stated capacity of 892. 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 in maths? What specific activities are included in the OPAL - Outdoor Play and Learning sessions? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as kind, keen to learn, and respectful. The inspection confirms that leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in a calm, orderly environment where bullying is rare and pupils feel happy and safe.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate the school’s values through considerate behaviour and active participation in leadership roles, such as ‘playpals’ and faith ambassadors.
- The curriculum is ambitious, particularly in music, with many pupils playing instruments and performing in choirs and ensembles.
- Staff quickly identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using detailed ‘case studies’ to adapt teaching effectively.
- Reading is a clear priority, with consistent early reading instruction and immediate correction of misconceptions to support accuracy and fluency.
- Staff, including those at the start of their careers, report being well supported through manageable workloads and planned training schedules.
Areas to improve
- Ensure that reading books taken home fully align with pupils’ developing phonic knowledge to better support accuracy and fluency.
- Ensure staff are well trained and supported to implement the curriculum as planned across all subjects and year groups, so that the cumulative development of pupils’ knowledge is consistently strong.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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