How many pupils does Whitwell Primary School have?

Whitwell Primary School has 259 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Whitwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Whitwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).

How does Whitwell Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

37% of pupils at Whitwell Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Whitwell Primary School?

Whitwell Primary School is located at Southfield Lane, Worksop, Derbyshire, S80 4NR.

Whitwell Primary School

Southfield Lane, Worksop, Derbyshire, S80 4NR

Good

Inspected 13 December 2023

Good

Ofsted

37%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

259

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Whitwell Primary School

Whitwell Primary School is a community school in Worksop, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 259 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 259 / 306 (85%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 December 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37%

Free school meals

1.9%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

13.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

37%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.2%

Overall absence

16.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

21.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

10.12

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£47,189

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,579 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,999

Spend per pupil

£6,953

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Southfield Lane, Worksop, Derbyshire, S80 4NR
Phone: 01909720251
Headteacher: Sarah Tomlinson
Website: www.whitwellprimary.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whitwell Primary School?: Whitwell Primary School is a community school in Worksop, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Whitwell Primary School have?: Whitwell Primary School has 259 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Whitwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Whitwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).
How does Whitwell Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 37% of pupils at Whitwell Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Whitwell Primary School?: Whitwell Primary School is located at Southfield Lane, Worksop, Derbyshire, S80 4NR.

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