Whiston Junior and Infant School

About Whiston Junior and Infant School

Whiston Junior and Infant School is a proud member of White Woods Primary Academy Trust, providing a high-quality education to all of our children, whilst providing a nurturing and respectful learning environment.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Sarah Meaburn

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 54 responses • 28.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

87% positive 13% negative

My child feels safe at this school

88.9% positive 9.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

72.2% positive 22.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

79.7% positive 14.8% negative

My child does well at this school

83.3% positive 14.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 54 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

8.6

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

31.0%

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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Raj Patel

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Fantastic School Community"

We've been really happy with Whiston Junior and Infant School so far. The teachers are friendly and approachable, and the school's focus on memory-making experiences has been great for our child's development. I also appreciate the regular updates and open-door policy - it's clear that the school values its relationships with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily D

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Education Experience"

We've had our child at Whiston Junior and Infant School for two years now, and we're thoroughly impressed with the education and care they've received. The school's values of kindness, respect, and curiosity really shine through in the way the teachers engage with the children. The facilities are also excellent, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha T

Parent Aug 10, 2021

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

We left Whiston Junior and Infant School after three years, and while we appreciated the school's commitment to creativity and critical thinking, we felt that the school could have done more to support our child's specific needs. The facilities were generally good, although the playground could have been larger. Overall, it was a decent experience, but we wouldn't necessarily recommend it to others.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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