Whitwell Primary School
About Whitwell Primary School
Whitwell Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 64 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.29. That means more than two families applied for every available spot, and all 28 first-preference offers were taken up. While the school’s Parent View data isn’t available in this snapshot, the high demand alone suggests a strong reputation in the Bolsover community. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it currently has 259 pupils against a capacity of 306. Headteacher Sarah Tomlinson leads a school where 38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, indicating a genuinely inclusive intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
13 Dec 2023Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
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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