Primary
Ofsted Good
About Whitley Chapel Church of England First School
Rooted in God’s love, our vision is to welcome all to our community. We are a school where friendship blossoms, everyone thrives and individuality is celebrated. Through faith, every child has the opportunity to flourish.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
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Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
5.0
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 10 responses • 32.3% response rate
My child is happy at this school
100% positive
My child feels safe at this school
100% positive
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
100% positive
The school has high expectations for my child
100% positive
My child does well at this school
100% positive
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 10 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
1.4
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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Reviews 3
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Sophie B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"A Perfect School Community!"
My daughter loves Whitley Chapel Church of England First School. The teachers are kind, the facilities are excellent, and the values of friendship, community, and faith are truly lived out. The Forest School program is a highlight of the week, and the school encourages individuality and creativity.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
E
Emily G
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2022
5.0
"Whitley Chapel First School is a Gem!"
I have fond memories of my children attending Whitley Chapel Church of England First School. The school provides a warm and welcoming environment, and the staff are passionate about their work. The school's commitment to arts, sports, and outdoor learning is impressive. My only criticism is that the school meals could be improved, but this is minor compared to the many positives.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
D
David T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 22, 2022
4.0
"Mixed Feelings"
We've been at Whitley Chapel Church of England First School for a year now, and I'm still getting used to the school's rhythm. The teachers are lovely, and I appreciate the school's focus on community and faith. However, I find the school's communication to be somewhat inconsistent, and I wish there was more transparency around certain policies and procedures.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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