Whitstone Primary School
Oak Lane, Whitstone, Holsworthy, EX22 6THOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitstone Primary School is a primary school in Holsworthy for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 198th of 209 primary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
Leaders have high expectations of every pupil at Whitstone Primary School. They make sure that pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. Pupils understand the school's 'GROW' values well. They explain how the curriculum helps them to be reflective, curious, motivated and part of a community. Pupils are happy at school. They say this is because of the kindness that everyone shows and because they enjoy their learning. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Staff are clear about how they expect pupils to behave. Staff and pupils say that the school feels like a family. They form positive and respectful relationships. Older and younger pupils learn and play happily together. Pupils appreciate the wide range of clubs that staff organise, such as the school choir. These build their confidence and develop their talents. Staff work together to keep pupils safe. Bullying is not tolerated. Pupils trust staff to deal with any concerns they have. Leaders trust pupils with important responsibilities. Pupils can apply to join the school's junior leadership team. This group helps the school improve. It has created a reading buddy system, improved the play at lunchtime and organised community events.
What the school should improve
- The small steps of knowledge about reading that pupils in key stage 2 will learn have not yet been clearly identified. This means that pupils do not always discuss their reading in as much depth as they could. Leaders should identify more precisely the detailed knowledge about reading that pupils in key stage 2 will learn.
- Expectations of pupils' spoken language are not consistent. In some lessons, pupils are not given the opportunity to explain their thinking and discuss their learning in detail. Leaders should implement a curriculum for spoken language that allows pupils to develop their knowledge and skills across the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
103 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Whitstone Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgerule Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Marhamchurch CofE Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 54% met the expected standard |
| Jacobstow Community Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| North Petherwin School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Boyton Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Bude Communities' Schools' Trust
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Mould
- Phone
- 01288341241
- Address
- Oak Lane, Whitstone, Holsworthy, EX22 6TH
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 111941
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.