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Whittle Academy

Coventry, CV2 2LHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#10,581
of 13,686 nationally

About Whittle Academy

Whittle Academy is a state primary in Coventry that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 70 applications for just 26 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.69 — meaning nearly three families applied for every spot. All 26 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is strong, those who put it first have a realistic chance. The school does not have a published parent-view recommendation percentage in the data, so it is not possible to report that metric here. However, the high application numbers alone signal that Whittle Academy holds a solid reputation among Coventry parents. The school is led by headteacher Helen Hastilow and caters for 251 pupils aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. It is a mixed, non-religious state school with no boarding or sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNarberth Way, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 2LH
HeadteacherHelen Hastilow
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils251
Free School Meals (FSM)23.4%
School Capacity251 / 315 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallArt StudiosLibraryForest SchoolMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceCricketSwimmingRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingScience ClubEco ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:35

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whittle Academy

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