The Joseph Whitaker School

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–181,328 pupils

Warsop Lane, Rainworth, NG21 0AGWebsite01623792327

Inspected1,328 pupilsAges 11–18

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,328

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,328

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,328 / 1,250 (106%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Carey Ayres

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 43.2

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

8.0%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.0%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate35.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.4%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 12.9%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health61 pupils (32%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder55 pupils (29%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty27 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty20 pupils (11%)

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability7 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment5 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (1%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 82

Teaching assistants (FTE)13

Support staff (FTE)53

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,328

Free school meals 22.0%

English as additional language 3.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British87.8%

White Other3.6%

Mixed Other1.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.5%

Black African1.1%

Other0.7%

Indian0.6%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Black Other0.5%

Unclassified0.5%

Chinese0.3%

Black Caribbean0.2%

Asian Other0.1%

White Irish0.1%

Pakistani0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

170 responses

Well taught★80.0%

Good progress★80.0%

Happy child70.0%

Safe70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Good behaviour60.0%

Well led60.0%

Informed50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

Leavers' Destinations

82.0%

to education

Sixth Form32.0%

Employment5.0%

NEET5.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

East Midlands Education Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 50.2

Progress 8 0.20

EBacc entry 45.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£7,255

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,345 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,945

Support staff£656

Premises£260

Energy£156

Learning resources£816

Income per pupil£7,581

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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