Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery, based in Stanmore, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery currently has around 845 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 34%. other white pupils make up about 21.7% , followed by other asian at 16.3%

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.

School Information

Address: Wemborough Road, Stanmore, HA7 2EQ
Website: www.whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk
Telephone: 02089515380
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Harrow
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Rachel Inniss
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 131316

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/01/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 892
Number of Pupils: 845
Number of Boys: 429
Number of Girls: 416

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian34.00%287
Other White21.70%183
Other Asian16.30%138
Other (any other ethnic group)5.90%50
Pakistani4.40%37
African3.80%32
Other Mixed3.40%29
White British3.30%28
White and Asian2.00%17
Bangladeshi1.80%15
Unclassified1.20%10
Chinese0.80%7
Other Black0.60%5
Caribbean0.40%3
White and Black Caribbean0.20%2
White and Black African0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (1.3)
Writing: Above Average (2.1)
Maths: Above Average (2.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
76%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
16%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
107.2
Local authority average
105.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
108.4
Local authority average
106.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitchurch First School and Nursery
Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stanburn Junior School
Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ
- not rated 455 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stanburn Primary School
Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ
3out of 4 455 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Aylward Primary School
Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE
3out of 4 1,223 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's CofE Middle School
Green Lane , HA7 3AD
- not rated 2,032 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avanti House School
Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ
- not rated 81 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL
- not rated 954 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL
- not rated 954 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Canons High School
Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN
3out of 4 1,553 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Canons High School
Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN
- not rated 1,553 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 856 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrow College
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
- not rated 2,789 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weald College
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
- not rated 2,789 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 2,209 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Whitefriars School
Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ
3out of 4 3,062 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North London Collegiate School
Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ
- not rated 1,013 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Woodlands School
Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP
4out of 4 1,213 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Dorset House School
17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT
- not rated 1,458 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakbridge Special Education
30 High Street , HA8 7EQ
- not rated 2,079 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Langdon College
Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF
- not rated 2,101 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.