Richard Whittington Primary School, based in Bishop's Stortford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Richard Whittington Primary School currently has around 288 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3NP |
| Website: | www.whittington.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01279657778 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Craig Wood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151078 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/03/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 330 |
| Number of Pupils: | 288 |
| Number of Boys: | 158 |
| Number of Girls: | 130 |
| White British | 73.60% | 212 |
| Other White | 9.40% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.80% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 3 |
| African | 1.00% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Whittington Primary School Thornbera Gardens , CM23 3NP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Whittington Primary School Thornbera Gardens , CM23 3NP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorley Hill Primary School Park Lane , CM23 3NH | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havers Infant School Elizabeth Road , CM23 3RN | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Fields Primary School Penningtons , CM23 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop's Stortford High School Beaumont Avenue , CM23 4SH | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Trees Independent School 13a London Road , Bishops Stortford CM23 5NA | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College School House , Maze Green Road CM23 2PQ | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.