SchoolScoresWhitchurch Primary School and Nursery
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Wemborough Road, Stanmore, HA7 2EQ
020 8951 5380 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 January 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Stanmore comparisons use the 3 of its 5 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stanmore | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanmore. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 98% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanmore. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanmore. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanmore. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 72% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 32 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanmore. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanmore. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 97% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stanmore figures pool parents at the Stanmore schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
109 pupils in this year group.
86% — 14 points above the Harrow average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Harrow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 108 | 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 Harrow. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 88 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 72 |
| Of those, offered a place | 72 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 265 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Harrow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 15.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 10.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 68.3% | 65.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Stanmore. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.1% | 15.7%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Stanburn Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2021 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aylward Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Camrose Primary With Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priestmead Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kenmore Park Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Krishna Avanti Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stag Lane Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 January 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery?
93% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 72 families put Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 88 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 72 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 131316.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.