Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy
Station Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy is a primary school in Whitchurch for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2013, report published 1 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
There is a clear sense of joy and positivity at Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery. Pupils are polite, friendly and behave well around school. They know what bullying is. They know that if they have a problem, the teachers will sort it out straight away. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have recently changed the curriculum to sharpen the focus on what pupils need to know and remember. Leaders are determined that every pupil should get the help they need to succeed. As a result, pupils are learning more over time. There is something for everyone in the school's extra-curricular offer. The range includes clubs, trips and outdoor adventures. Pupils explore in the forest school area, and they visit local forests and the local library. They attend clubs including cooking, archery and sport. In addition, the 'Team Ted' pupil group meets leaders to talk about how to improve the school. Pupils are proud of the beautiful nursery garden, which is just one example of a change they have made. Parents say that staff make them feel that 'nothing is too big or small' in making sure their children are confident, happy and safe.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not have sufficient subject knowledge to implement the curriculum to best effect. Where this is the case, pupils' learning slows. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills needed to implement the curriculum effectively.
- Some subject leaders do not have the expertise and knowledge to complete their roles as efficiently as they could. This means they are not precise in identifying any development points in the curriculum and in lessons. Leaders should provide appropriate training and/or support to ensure all subject leaders have the expertise and knowledge to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
Pupil numbers and mix
291 pupils on roll, with places for 351
Schools near Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 40% met the expected standard |
| Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Whixall CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Prees CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Camacho
- Phone
- 01948662905
- Address
- Station Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1RJ
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 146426
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.