Whitstone Primary School
Holsworthy, EX22 6TH · Cornwall · primary school
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192nd of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,535 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitstone Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit the Eden Project.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitstone Primary School
Overview
Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils learn an “ambitious curriculum” rooted in the school’s ‘GROW’ values. The school fosters a “family” atmosphere where pupils are happy, behave well, and form “positive and respectful relationships.”
Strengths
- Pupils develop “detailed and secure knowledge” across subjects, with mathematics identified as a particular strength.
- Reading is central to the curriculum; staff use “relevant and interesting books” to deepen learning and support early phonics acquisition.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) sensitively, ensuring they “take a full part in all aspects of school life.”
- Leaders effectively develop staff leadership skills, with subject leaders demonstrating a “secure understanding” of their subjects.
- Pupils trust staff to handle concerns, and bullying is “not tolerated,” contributing to a safe environment.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify “more precisely the detailed knowledge about reading that pupils in key stage 2 will learn” to help them articulate their understanding in depth.
- Leaders should implement a consistent curriculum for spoken language, as expectations for pupils to “explain their thinking and discuss their learning” vary across classes.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders train staff to recognise risks, take “swift and effective actions,” and keep detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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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