The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 140
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rutland
- Trust
- THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sonia Schofield (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Street, Whissendine, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7ET
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School currently has 140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whissendine Church of England Primary School take?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School is in Oakham, LE15 7ET, in the Rutland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whissendine Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whissendine Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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