Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–7282 pupils

Downes Road, AL4 9NTWebsite01727859978

Inspected282 pupilsAges 3–7

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Jan 2025

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Ages3 - 7

Pupils282

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 7

Pupils282

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

282 / 240 (118%)

Head Teacher

Miss Clare Cockburn

At a Glance

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

4.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.2%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support3.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (39%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder6 pupils (33%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (28%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)23

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils282

Free school meals3.2%

English as additional language25.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British62.8%

White Other8.2%

Mixed White & Asian5.0%

Mixed Other4.3%

Chinese4.3%

Indian3.9%

Pakistani2.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.5%

Other2.1%

Asian Other1.8%

Bangladeshi1.4%

Mixed White & African0.7%

Black Other0.4%

Unclassified0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

113 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well taught70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2026

Trust Performance

Alban Academies Trust

KS4

Attainment 853.1

Progress 80.41

EBacc entry41.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,255

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,145 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,536

Support staff£0

Premises£0

Energy£92

Learning resources£62

Income per pupil£6,232

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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