Whybridge Infant SchoolFord Lane , Rainham

Whybridge Infant School, based in Rainham, provides primary education, 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.

Whybridge Infant School currently has around 270 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.3% boys and 53.7% girls. Around 18.1% 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 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.9%. other white pupils make up about 15.2% , followed by bangladeshi at 12.6%

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.