Whittle Academy

About Whittle Academy

Whittle Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Coventry community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 251 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Whittle Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Hastilow, it falls under Coventry local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10581st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 80 in Coventry.

Whittle Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 26 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Whittle Academy include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, Whittle Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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