Richard Whittington Primary School

About Richard Whittington Primary School

Richard Whittington Primary School is an academy converter in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 288 pupils on roll. It is part of IVY LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

288 / 330 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NP

Phone

01279657778

Headteacher

Craig Wood

Website

www.whittington.herts.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Richard Whittington Primary School?

Richard Whittington Primary School is an academy converter in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Richard Whittington Primary School have?

Richard Whittington Primary School has 288 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

80% of pupils at Richard Whittington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Richard Whittington Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Richard Whittington Primary School is part of IVY LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Richard Whittington Primary School?

Richard Whittington Primary School is located at Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NP.