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Ofsted

Full Inspection 2023
The inspector was pleased to confirm that the school continues to be a 'Good' school.

The Ofsted report highlights the academic rigour and high achievement of the pupils who enjoy the school's structured curriculum.

It was clear to inspectors that:

 "sound awareness begins in Nursery and flows through to phonics in Reception."
 "Children do well at this school and achieve high standards in reading, writing and mathematics."
"Pupils like learning new things such as Latin."
 "Pupils work with positive attitudes. They settle to work quickly, try their best and are proud of their achievements."

The report goes on to praise the breadth of activities on offer mentioning after school clubs, sporting events, musical performances and residential visits which strengthen children's learning, add to their positive experience and nurture them as all-rounders.

Whiteknights’s watertight safeguarding culture also received a positive mention: "There is a strong culture of safeguarding in this school." Staff know pupils well. The trust has strong processes to enable trustees to maintain close oversight of safeguarding.

The excellent reputation of the school amongst parents was also recognised, "Parents hold the school in high esteem and are full of praise for the education and care that their children receive."

 

Ofsted Full Inspection Report - February/March 2023

Previous Inspections
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Reading is at the heart of the school's work, reflecting leaders' understanding of its pivotal place in pupils' education.
Ofsted
I am delighted that the positive attitudes of our pupils and the ongoing support of families for the school has been recognised. I’m proud of the dedication that staff give to pupils each and every day. Leading Whiteknights is an honour and a privilege.
Mr Francois Walker, Headteacher
There is a strong culture of safeguarding in this school. Staff know pupils well. The trust has strong processes to enable trustees to maintain close oversight of safeguarding.
Ofsted
I chose Whiteknights in 2014 for my eldest daughter because I went there myself. Having now had the opportunity to get to know the staff and see how well they deliver the curriculum, it has made me realise that it was the best decision I ever made.
Parent
Parents hold the school in high esteem and are full of praise for the education and care that their children receive.
Ofsted
I am absolutely overwhelmed with the level of teaching on offer for my son - he’s thriving and I’m so hopeful for his future.
Parent
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Phonics Screening Check


The phonics screening check is used to assess children's phonics skill through Reception and Year 1. Below are our Phonic Screening results. 

 
WPS TOTAL
NATIONAL TOTAL
2015 90% 77%
2016 97% 81%
2017 97% 81%
2018 96% 81%
2019 98% 81%
2020 100% 81%
2021 97% 81%
2022 98% 75%

 

Performance Tables KS2

If you click on the link below, you will find the DfE School Performance Tables for Key Stage 2, providing detailed information about the school, its pupils and its staff.

Please note: The government will not publish KS2 school level data for the 2021 to 2022 academic year. The last available public data is from the 2018 to 2019 academic year. It is important to note that the data from that year may no longer reflect current performance.

  READING WPS READING NAT WRITING WPS WRITING NAT MATHS WPS MATHS NAT
2019 90% 78% 95% 79% 93% 79%
2022 95% 72% 97% 48% 97% 73%

 

+ Performance Tables - Whiteknights Primary School