Whitwell Primary School
Worksop, S80 4NR · Derbyshire · primary school
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201st of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 1.7/10 against 1,761 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| 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.
Whitwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% 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 are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in School Council, Forest Schools and S.M.I.L.E.R.S clubs, attend trips such as the Cinderella Pantomime, and can access a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 257 pupils against a stated capacity of 306. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 37.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place following the 2024 inspection to maintain the Good rating? How does the Forest Schools programme integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Whitwell Primary School
Overview
Whitwell Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “very proud” and behave with “maturity” and “respect.” The report highlights a “calm and purposeful ethos” underpinned by strong moral values, noting that the school has “improved much” since its previous inspection. Leaders and staff are praised for their dedication, creating an inclusive environment where every pupil is “cherished and valued.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceedingly well” behaviour and “very positive attitudes,” living out the school’s motto to “Believe, Endeavour, Succeed Together.”
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a “real strength,” with staff adapting teaching effectively so these pupils learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with children getting a “fantastic start” through purposeful play and well-established routines that foster curiosity and resilience.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff are “highly effective in the teaching of phonics,” enabling younger pupils to become fluent readers.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils gaining a “rich appreciation of life and responsibilities in modern Britain” and valuing diversity.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure “suitably ambitious curriculums” support all pupils to build “substantive knowledge in all foundation subjects,” particularly in mixed-age classes where key knowledge has not been fully identified.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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