Whitleigh Community Primary School

About Whitleigh Community Primary School

Whitleigh Community Primary School is a happy, creative school where all children belong. We are a family. We foster strong relationships between pupils and staff and our children create long-lasting relationships with their peers.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Mark Dyson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

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

15.7

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

46.0%

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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David W

Parent Jan 15, 2023

5.0

"A Happy and Supportive Environment"

Whitleigh Community Primary School has been a fantastic experience for our child. The atmosphere is calm and purposeful, and the staff are always happy to help with any questions or concerns. The values of respect, resilience, and responsibility are clearly embedded in the school's culture, and we've seen a huge positive impact on our child's confidence and behavior.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings About Our Time at Whitleigh"

We were pleased with the school's focus on outdoor learning and the opportunities our child had to participate in activities like swimming at Plymouth Life Centre. However, we sometimes found the communication from the school to be inconsistent, and there were a few occasions when we felt our concerns weren't taken seriously. Overall, it was an average experience.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily D

Parent Jun 22, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Community!"

We have been absolutely delighted with Whitleigh Community Primary School. The staff's focus on respect, resilience, and responsibility really shines through in the way the children interact with each other. We love the shared facilities with the secondary school and the opportunities this brings for our children. Highly recommended!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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