Whitestone Infant School is a primary school in Nuneaton, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. 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.
Whitestone Infant School currently has around 270 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.2%).
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: | Magyar Crescent, Nuneaton, CV11 4SQ |
| Website: | http://www.whitestone-infantschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02476347813 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Green |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125545 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 270 |
| Number of Boys: | 130 |
| Number of Girls: | 140 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.20% | 222 |
| Indian | 6.70% | 18 |
| African | 3.30% | 9 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedworth Early Years Centre and Nursery Hazel Grove , CV12 9DA | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestone Infant School Magyar Crescent , CV11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Junior School Gipsy Lane , CV11 4SE | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Attleborough First School Park Avenue , Attleborough CV11 4PQ | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School and Nursery, Nuneaton Knebley Crescent , Hilltop CV10 7AT | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembrook Primary School Avenue Road , CV11 4LU | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinnerton Middle School Avenue Road , CV11 4LU | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Eliot Community School Raveloe Drive , Caldwell CV11 4QP | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The George Eliot School Raveloe Drive , CV11 4QP | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Academy Raveloe Drive , CV11 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Midland Studio College Nuneaton St David's Way , Bermuda Park CV10 7SD | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etone College Leicester Road , CV11 6AA | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI College Nuneaton King Edward Road , CV11 4BE | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College King Edward Road , CV11 4BE | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland School Leyland Road , CV11 4RP | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood Primary School Morris Drive , CV11 4QH | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood Secondary School Morris Drive , CV11 4QH | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood Primary School Morris Drive , CV11 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood Secondary School Morris Drive , CV11 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.