The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 3.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Beth Stevens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Whitchurch CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitchurch CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitchurch CofE Primary School?
Whitchurch CofE Primary School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitchurch CofE Primary School take?
Whitchurch CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitchurch CofE Primary School?
Whitchurch CofE Primary School is in Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DA, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitchurch CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitchurch CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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