Whitnash Primary School
Langley Road, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitnash Primary School is a primary school in Leamington Spa for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 1st of 16 primary schools in Leamington Spa. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 September 2013, report published 10 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
This is a school that places the 'Whitnash family' at the heart of what they do. Enabling pupils to thrive is a priority for the school. The school achieves this because of the wider opportunities they provide pupils and the chosen curriculum in place. This is an inclusive school. The school has high academic ambitions for all pupils. Most pupils achieve well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are happy in school and enjoy their time there. They are willing to share their feelings and experiences openly with visitors to the school. Whitnash is a calm and orderly place. Pupils are friendly and polite. They know the importance of keeping themselves mentally and physically well. They learn about risks they face online and know to seek the support of trusted adults should they feel vulnerable. Opportunities to learn in the school's 'forest school' and outdoor learning activities help bring lessons to life. Other activities, such as trips and visitors into school, enrich pupils' experiences. They benefit from the opportunity to learn how to cook and consider the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
What the school should improve
- The school has not ensured that some pupils receive the support they need to read with fluency. This affects the pace of their reading and their ability to understand what they have read. The school should ensure all pupils are supported to read with the level of fluency required to support their understanding.
- There are inconsistences in the delivery of the planned curriculum, as some learning tasks do not reflect and address pupils' misconceptions. This means that some pupils, including the disadvantaged, do not achieve as well as they could. The school needs to ensure that staff plan and direct pupils to learning that supports all pupils to achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
413 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Whitnash Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Shrubland Street Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St. Margaret's CofE Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Donna Ellison
- Phone
- 01926426773
- Address
- Langley Road, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2EX
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 125560
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.