Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced ProvisionChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 5–1139 pupils

Rectory Road, Whatfield, IP7 6QUWebsite01473823309

Good39 pupilsAges 5–11

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Good2y ago

Inspected Sept 2023

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Ages5 - 11

Pupils39

Good2y ago

Ages5 - 11

Pupils39

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

39 / 56 (70%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~7*

Head Teacher

Mrs Julia Shaw

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 14%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

8.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.7%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

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

SEN Support15.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans17.9%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (25%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (25%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (17%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (17%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (8%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (8%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)5

Teaching assistants (FTE)4

Support staff (FTE)5

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils39

Free school meals23.1%

English as additional language2.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British89.7%

Mixed White & Asian5.1%

Unclassified2.6%

Black African2.6%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

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