SchoolScoresWhitchurch CofE Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Salisbury Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1RX
01948 662255 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 July 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
80 pupils in this year group.
50% — 8 points below the Shropshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Shropshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 8 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.3% | 18.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 12.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 6.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 July 2023.
How did Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146432.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.