Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
About Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery sits below the Essex local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 56% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the LA average of 62%. That six-point gap places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in Basildon, where it ranks 26th out of 39. The picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in writing, and 70% did so in maths, but reading lagged behind at 64%. Only 4% of children reached the higher standard across all three subjects, and the school's national ranking sits in the bottom third. That said, the school is large — 650 pupils against a capacity of 682 — and serves a community where 37.7% of children are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, which often correlates with lower headline scores.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 74 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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