Classpot

Whitmore Park Primary School

Coventry, CV6 2HGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
79 1st-choice / 83 places
Ranking
#6,393
of 13,686 nationally

About Whitmore Park Primary School

Whitmore Park Primary School sits within Coventry local authority, a large primary sector where only two schools currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Among the 85 primary schools in the LA, Whitmore Park ranks 24th overall based on Key Stage 2 outcomes, placing it comfortably in the top third locally. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour, Sidney Stringer Primary Academy, is 3.1 kilometres away. The top-performing peers in Coventry include St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Manor Park Primary School and Finham Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Whitmore Park is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Jacqueline McGibney leads a large school of 684 pupils, operating very close to its capacity of 700. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 148 applications for 83 places, with 79 first-preference offers made.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHalford Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV6 2HG
HeadteacherJacqueline McGibney
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils684
Free School Meals (FSM)22.1%
School Capacity684 / 700 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubDramaChoirBook ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: whitmorepark.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitmore Park Primary School

Whitmore Park Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.