Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
Salisbury Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1RXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy is a primary school in Whitchurch for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 5th of 6 primary schools in Whitchurch. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 18 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
In the relatively short time that the new principal has been working at the school, he has made changes that have significantly improved all aspects of the school. Leaders have focused on the right things in the right order. They have high expectations of pupils. Because of this, pupils are learning a well-planned curriculum. Leaders' highest priority is improving reading. Pupils have access to high-quality books and often read and are read to. Pupils are excited about the new book vending machine that they have raised money to buy. Leaders have established new ways of helping pupils to improve their behaviour, which all staff follow consistently. Pupils value the new rewards and house systems. Staff quickly deal with any poor behaviour, including any incidents of bullying. As a result, pupils' behaviour is good. Pupils love coming to school and they attend often. Pupils are excited to tell visitors all about the positive changes that are happening at their school. They especially loved the mobile swimming pool that was brought to school. Leaders seek and act on pupils' opinions about how to improve the school. Pupils value the fact that they are listened to. They frequently talk about becoming the 'very best version of themselves'.
What the school should improve
- The new curriculum is not consistently put into practice by teachers due to their subject knowledge not always being secure. As a result, some pupils do less well than they should. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the required subject knowledge and expertise to implement the curriculum effectively.
- Teachers are not yet using assessment well enough in classrooms to identify and rectify pupils' misconceptions. As a result, some pupils have gaps in learning and are not making the progress they could. Leaders should make sure that all staff understand how to use assessment strategies effectively to check how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
80 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
304 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| 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 |
| Wrenbury Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Camacho
- Phone
- 01948662255
- Address
- Salisbury Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1RX
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 146432
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.