The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Mr Christopher Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Padstow Road, Bestwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 5GH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRobin Hood Primary School
Primary · 677m away
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Southglade Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 984m away
Southwark Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Westglade Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Green Crescent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Burford Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Henry Whipple Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Henry Whipple Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Henry Whipple Primary School?
Henry Whipple Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Henry Whipple Primary School take?
Henry Whipple Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Henry Whipple Primary School?
Henry Whipple Primary School is in Nottingham, NG5 5GH, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Henry Whipple Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Henry Whipple Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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