Whixall CofE Primary School is a primary school in Nr Whitchurch, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Whixall CofE Primary School currently has around 155 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 9.7% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brownsbrook, Nr Whitchurch, SY13 2SB |
| Website: | www.whixall.shropshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01948880330 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Shropshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Nicola Brayford |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143325 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 140 |
| Number of Pupils: | 155 |
| Number of Boys: | 80 |
| Number of Girls: | 75 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.50% | 145 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whixall CofE Primary School Brownsbrook , Whixall SY13 2SB | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whixall CofE (Controlled) Primary School Brownsbrook , Whixall SY13 2SB | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Wood Watery Lane , Coton SY13 3LR | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EP | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.