Whittington Primary and Nursery School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

PrimaryAges 3–11323 pupils

Common Lane, Whittington, WS14 9LGWebsite01543432487

323 pupilsAges 3–11

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

323 / 336 (96%)

Avg Class Size

~40*

Head Teacher

Mrs N Leeson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 74%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

4.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.1%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence6.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 6.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder10 pupils (33%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (20%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (17%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (13%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (10%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 13

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils323

Free school meals 4.6%

English as additional language 2.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British89.2%

Mixed Other2.5%

White Other2.5%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Asian Other0.9%

Indian0.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

Black Other0.3%

White Irish0.3%

Unclassified0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Trust Performance

John Taylor Mat

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 49.1

Progress 8 0.07

EBacc entry 49.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,498

total expenditure per pupil

£-902 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,929

Support staff£1,622

Premises£65

Energy£98

Learning resources£268

Income per pupil£6,612

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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