Wharton Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

PrimaryAges 3–11371 pupils

Rothwell Lane, Little Hulton, M38 9XAWebsite01617904473

371 pupilsAges 3–11

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils371

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Pupils371

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

371 / 460 (81%)

Head Teacher

Ms Helen Fielding

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 62%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.8%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence23.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 19.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.3%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication32 (36%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty19 (21%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health18 (20%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder16 (18%)

Physical Disability3 (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 20

Teaching assistants (FTE)22

Support staff (FTE)28

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils371

Free school meals 56.6%

English as additional language 25.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British63.1%

Mixed Other8.1%

White Other7.0%

Black African6.7%

Other3.2%

Unclassified3.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.6%

Black Other1.3%

Pakistani1.3%

Traveller Irish1.3%

Asian Other1.1%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Gypsy/Roma0.3%

White Irish0.3%

Indian0.3%

Black Caribbean0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygieneAwaitingInspection

Inspected Jan 1901

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£4,977

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,423 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,227

Support staff£1,276

Premises£0

Energy£57

Learning resources£204

Income per pupil£4,660

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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