Whittington CofE Primary School
Worcester, WR5 2QZ · Worcestershire · primary school
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74th of 113 primary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 180 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 the 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whittington CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Voices, Chess, Drawing Club, and Football Club. The school offers additional swimming sessions, cluster sports events, and art gallery trips. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 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 are below the national median in reading and writing? What specific steps are taken to raise the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Whittington CofE Primary School
Overview
Whittington C of E Primary School is a village school with a “strong nurturing ethos” where pupils feel they “belong” and are “happy, safe and secure.” The inspection confirms the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” delivering a “highly inclusive curriculum” that prepares pupils well for their next educational stage.
Strengths
- Pupils develop a “strong moral code,” demonstrating they are “polite and respectful of others” while benefiting from effective support for behaviour and well-being.
- The curriculum in most subjects is clear, with pupils developing a “deep understanding of mathematics” and achieving highly in multiplication checks.
- Staff are “skilled in teaching phonics,” ensuring many pupils become “confident and fluent readers,” with many exceeding expected standards by Year 6.
- High-quality individual support ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve well” and are “welcomed into every aspect of school life.”
- Pupils’ personal development is a priority, helping them become “responsible, caring citizens” who are “well prepared for life in modern Britain.”
Areas to improve
- Curriculum sequencing in a small number of subjects is “not fully developed,” resulting in “some gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
- There is no “consistent and rigorous approach to teaching writing skills,” leading to variability in delivery and errors in spelling, punctuation, and letter formation.
- Vacancies on the governing body have prevented it from “consistently held the school to account for some aspects of its work.”
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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