Whittington Primary and Nursery School
Lichfield, WS14 9LG · Staffordshire · primary school
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15th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 2,551 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whittington Primary and Nursery 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 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 334 pupils against a stated capacity of 336. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 9.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Whittington Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Whittington Primary and Nursery School is described as a "well-led school" where pupils experience a "positive, supportive and enjoyable" education. The report highlights that the school is a "calm, caring, safe place" with high attendance and strong behaviour, driven by consistent expectations and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with staff being "quick to find out why" if a pupil’s attendance dips and working to remove barriers.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "polite, considerate and kind," and incidents of bullying are "uncommon" and dealt with promptly.
- Early years provision is strong, with children getting off to a "strong start" and being "remarkably well prepared" for Year 1.
- Inclusion is effective, with "highly trained staff" implementing tailored strategies that ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs thrive.
- Personal development is supported by a "wealth of opportunities," including the distinctive ‘Whittington passport’ for enrichment activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "refine aspects of the curriculum in some foundation subjects" so that pupils make even better progress across the whole curriculum.
- Leaders should "continue to strengthen subject leadership in some subjects through evidence-informed training and support."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 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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