The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
18% 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 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 259
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 38.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Tomlinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 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
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Southfield Lane, Whitwell, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4NR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Whitwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitwell Primary School?
Whitwell Primary School currently has 259 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitwell Primary School take?
Whitwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitwell Primary School?
Whitwell Primary School is in Worksop, S80 4NR, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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