What did Ofsted judge Whissendine Church of England Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Whissendine Church of England Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Whissendine Church of England Primary School?

Whissendine Church of England Primary School has 136 pupils on roll.

What ages does Whissendine Church of England Primary School take?

Whissendine Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Whissendine Church of England Primary School located?

Whissendine Church of England Primary School is located in Oakham, LE15 7ET, Rutland.

How do I apply to Whissendine Church of England Primary School?

Whissendine Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Whissendine Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Whissendine Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Whissendine Church of England Primary School?

When Whissendine Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Children who have an older sibling attending the school at the same time; 3. Children of staff at the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Whissendine Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Whissendine Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Whissendine Church of England Primary School: Catchment 2026

How places are decided at Whissendine Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children
2Children who have an older sibling attending the school at the same time
3Children of staff at the school
4Children who live in the catchment area
5Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic need
6Children living closest to the school measured in a straight line distance.

Full details of the school's oversubscription criteria for September 2027 can be found in the school's admissions policy on their website. Admission authority: Rutland Learning Trust. Published by Rutland County Council as a summary of the school’s own determined arrangements; the council states the full criteria are in the school’s admissions policy on its website.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Whissendine Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Whissendine Church of England Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Whissendine Church of England Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Whissendine Church of England Primary School?: Whissendine Church of England Primary School has 136 pupils on roll.
What ages does Whissendine Church of England Primary School take?: Whissendine Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Whissendine Church of England Primary School located?: Whissendine Church of England Primary School is located in Oakham, LE15 7ET, Rutland.
How do I apply to Whissendine Church of England Primary School?: Whissendine Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Whissendine Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Whissendine Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Whissendine Church of England Primary School?: When Whissendine Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Children who have an older sibling attending the school at the same time; 3. Children of staff at the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Whissendine Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Whissendine Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Whissendine Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children
2Children who have an older sibling attending the school at the same time
3Children of staff at the school
4Children who live in the catchment area
5Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic need
6Children living closest to the school measured in a straight line distance.

Whissendine Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Whissendine Church of England Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Whissendine Church of England Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Whissendine Church of England Primary School?: Whissendine Church of England Primary School has 136 pupils on roll.
What ages does Whissendine Church of England Primary School take?: Whissendine Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Whissendine Church of England Primary School located?: Whissendine Church of England Primary School is located in Oakham, LE15 7ET, Rutland.
How do I apply to Whissendine Church of England Primary School?: Whissendine Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Whissendine Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Whissendine Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Whissendine Church of England Primary School?: When Whissendine Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Children who have an older sibling attending the school at the same time; 3. Children of staff at the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Whissendine Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Whissendine Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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