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Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy

Shropshire, SY13 1RJPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 74 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy

Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy sits in a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 59, but this school only covers children from age 3 to 7, so it doesn't produce KS2 results at all. That makes direct headline comparisons tricky — the school's performance is measured instead through its Ofsted record and early years provision. What stands out is that Whitchurch has held a Good rating across both its most recent inspections, with the 2023 ungraded visit confirming it remains Good. The leadership and management, as well as overall effectiveness, were both graded Good in the last graded inspection. For a school that feeds into a separate junior setting, the focus is firmly on the early years foundation stage, and the previous inspection in 2008 rated early years provision as a 2, which corresponds to Good. So while you can't line up its KS2 scores against the LA average, the school's consistent Good rating suggests solid foundations for its youngest pupils.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStation Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RJ
HeadteacherSarah Camacho
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils282
Free School Meals (FSM)18.7%
School Capacity282 / 351 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumForest SchoolArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketSwimmingDanceGymnasticsAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessCodingDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Source: thewhitchurchcofefederation.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy

Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.