Whissendine Church of England Primary School

About Whissendine Church of England Primary School

We are a busy, but friendly school, with lots going on. We work hard to create an atmosphere where talents are fully developed and individual needs are met whilst preparing children for life in the 21st century.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Sonia Schofield

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 66 responses • 47.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95.4% positive 4.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.4% positive 7.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

86.4% positive 10.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

84.8% positive 12.1% negative

My child does well at this school

90.9% positive 9.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 66 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

6.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

74.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emma T. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional School Experience"

We've been at Whissendine for 6 years now and every year has been better than the last. The school's values of DISCOVER, NURTURE, and ACHIEVE really shine through in everything they do. The teachers are supportive, the facilities are excellent, and the community is warm and welcoming.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"Excellent Education and Care"

My children both attended Whissendine and I was thoroughly impressed with the education and care they received. The school's focus on lifelong learning and independent thinking really paid off - they're both thriving at secondary school. The community is also very supportive, which makes a big difference.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie W. Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 20, 2020

4.0

"Some Good, Some Room for Improvement"

We've had a mixed experience at Whissendine. The school does a great job with extracurricular activities and the staff are friendly, but I've noticed that the classroom support for children with special needs could be better. Overall, I think it's a good school, but there's definitely room for improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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