Whixall CofE Primary School
Nr Whitchurch, SY13 2SB · Shropshire · primary school
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11th of 97 primary schools in Shropshire we can score, 127 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 4,209 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whixall CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Whixall CofE Primary School
Overview
Whixall CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils are at the heart of everything, with an ethos of “kindness, inclusion and community.” Most pupils achieve well and behave politely, though the early years provision requires improvement. The school maintains high standards for conduct and offers a meticulously designed curriculum that deepens knowledge over time.
Strengths
- Pupils “brim with enthusiasm and love learning” and fulfil the school’s high standards.
- The curriculum is “designed meticulously,” allowing pupils to build on previous learning and deepen knowledge.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, identifying needs quickly and making necessary adaptations.
- There is a “positive culture of reading,” with pupils enjoying books from the ‘reading bus’ and earning stars for home reading.
- Pupils benefit from trips and external visitors that enrich the curriculum and help them understand classroom learning.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not deliver the early years curriculum effectively, meaning children are not well prepared for key stage 1.
- Checks on pupils’ learning in some subjects are underdeveloped, so staff do not always know how well pupils retain knowledge over time.
- Some staff lack sufficient training to deliver the phonics programme effectively, resulting in some pupils not learning to read quickly enough.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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