The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more 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 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- The Bude Communities' Schools' Trust
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Mould (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Oak Lane, Whitstone, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6TH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Whitstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitstone Primary School?
Whitstone Primary School currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitstone Primary School take?
Whitstone Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitstone Primary School?
Whitstone Primary School is in Holsworthy, EX22 6TH, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitstone Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitstone Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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