The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 380
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Noon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Swannington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville
Primary · 2.6km away
Griffydam Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Forest Way School
Academy · 2.8km away
The Castle Rock School
Secondary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School?
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School currently has 380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School take?
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School?
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School is in Coalville, LE67 5AT, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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