The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Camacho
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Salisbury Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1RX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy?
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy take?
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy?
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy is in Whitchurch, SY13 1RX, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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