The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Stuart Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wyedale, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEllesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 369m away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 512m away
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 575m away
Hinderton School
Special school · 728m away
The Bridge Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 806m away
The Whitby High School
Secondary · 813m away
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Secondary · 839m away
The Oaks Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitby Heath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitby Heath Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitby Heath Primary School?
Whitby Heath Primary School currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitby Heath Primary School take?
Whitby Heath Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitby Heath Primary School?
Whitby Heath Primary School is in Ellesmere Port, CH65 6RJ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitby Heath Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitby Heath Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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