The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% 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
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 620
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 24.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Tom Burton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Johnsons Lane, Whitehall, Bristol, BS5 9AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe City Academy Bristol
Secondary · 667m away
E-Act Bannerman Road Community Academy
Primary · 702m away
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 763m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Summerhill Academy
Primary · 989m away
Summerhill Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Snowdon Village
Free school · 1.2km away
Evergreen Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitehall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitehall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitehall Primary School?
Whitehall Primary School currently has 620 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitehall Primary School take?
Whitehall Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitehall Primary School?
Whitehall Primary School is in Bristol, BS5 9AT, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitehall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitehall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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