Whitnash Primary School
Leamington Spa, CV31 2EX · Warwickshire · primary school
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12th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 — 9.6/10 against 2,685 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitnash Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the indoor rowing club and attend the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 indoor rowing club fit into the weekly timetable? What does the daily routine look like for children attending the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Whitnash Primary School
Overview
Whitnash Primary School continues to be a good school, placing the ‘Whitnash family’ at the heart of its operations. The institution is described as inclusive with high academic ambitions, where most pupils achieve well and enjoy a calm, orderly environment enriched by diverse learning opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is logically sequenced, enabling pupils to deepen learning by building on existing knowledge, with staff effectively revising prior learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through clearly understood systems, individual targets, and specialist external agency involvement.
- Early years provision offers a strong start, with well-trained staff supporting key areas of learning and quickly establishing positive routines and relationships.
- The broader development of pupils is a key strength, featuring engaging ‘bucket list’ activities such as space camp, Shakespeare Week, and musical performances.
- Leaders have invested in developing staff at all levels, fostering a culture where staff value working at the school and appreciate support for their well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all pupils receive the support needed to read with fluency, as some pupils’ lack of fluency affects their understanding and reading pace.
- Staff need to plan learning tasks more consistently to reflect and address pupils’ misconceptions, ensuring disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as they should.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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