Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Wemborough Road, Stanmore, HA7 2EQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Harrow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Harrow. It ranks 19th of 38 primary schools in Harrow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2018, report published 6 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Pupils really enjoy coming to school. They are kind to one another and keen to learn. Pupils bring the school's values to life through their actions. For example, they demonstrate their respect to everyone by the considerate way that they treat each other. They also show their readiness to be responsible when taking on leadership roles, such as faith ambassadors and school councillors. Some pupils train to be 'playpals' so that they can help other pupils in the playground to join in, make friends or have someone to talk to. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. The school has high expectations for its pupils. Pupils are expected to achieve well, and they are keen to meet these expectations. Pupils learn a broad range of subjects in lessons. They also take part in numerous after-school clubs and activities where they can develop their wider interests. The school's music curriculum is a good example of the ambition for pupils' learning. In addition to a carefully thought-out music curriculum, many pupils play an instrument and perform in school choirs and ensembles. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Learning is rarely disrupted due to poor behaviour. Pupils have quickly settled into their routines at the start of term, including in the early years. Bullying is rare. If it happens, pupils trust staff to deal with it swiftly and effectively.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, the books that pupils take home to read are not closely matched to their stage in the school's chosen phonics programme. This reduces how well pupils are supported to develop their accuracy and fluency in reading. The school needs to ensure that reading books fully align with pupils' developing phonic knowledge.
- In some subjects and year groups, the teaching of the curriculum does not fully match the school's intentions. Consequently, there are instances where the cumulative development of pupils' knowledge is not as well supported as it could be. Therefore, the school should ensure that staff are well trained and supported to implement the curriculum as planned.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
109 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
797 pupils on roll, with places for 892
Schools near Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanburn Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Aylward Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Rachel Inniss
- Phone
- 02089515380
- Address
- Wemborough Road, Stanmore, HA7 2EQ
- Local authority
- Harrow
- URN
- 131316
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.