Whittington CofE Primary School
Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2QZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whittington CofE Primary School is a primary school in Worcester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 33rd of 39 primary schools in Worcester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2020, report published 13 February 2020
- 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 10 December 2024
This is a village school with a strong nurturing ethos. The vision for all pupils to 'love, learn and flourish' shapes the highly inclusive curriculum. Pupils learn to be mindful, supportive and tolerant of others. One pupil said, 'You never feel lost here. Everyone belongs.' This comment is typical of many. Pupils are proud of their school. They are happy, safe and secure. Pupils develop a strong moral code. They are polite and respectful of others. The school provides effective support for those pupils who need more help with behaviour. There are special places where pupils can go if they need to calm down and be ready to learn. The care and support for pupils' well-being are a strength of the school. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These ambitions are realised. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils benefit from many clubs on offer, including lunchtime clubs. They enjoy playing an active part in the school and parish community, for example, singing at the local retirement home. These activities help to prepare pupils to be responsible, caring citizens.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the development of the curriculum has given less consideration to the sequencing of knowledge. As a result, the order in which pupils are taught subject content does not help them to build on their existing understanding. The school should ensure that curriculum sequencing in all subjects provides pupils with the best chance of building their knowledge securely over time.
- The school has not implemented a consistent and rigorous approach to the teaching of writing, including spelling, punctuation and handwriting. As a result, there is variability in the delivery of the curriculum, and pupils' writing contains some errors in basic writing skills over time. The school should ensure that its writing curriculum is delivered consistently well so writing skills improve across the school and pupils apply their skills in their writing.
- Vacancies on the governing body have had a negative impact on how well it has held the school to account for some aspects of its work. The governing body should recruit new governors in order to strengthen its ability to support and challenge the school consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Whittington CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs kelly leeming
- Phone
- 01905354844
- Address
- Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2QZ
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 116856
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.