Whipperley Infant Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Address | Whipperley Ring, LU1 5QY |
| School Website | www.whipperleyinfantacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1582725868 |
| URN | 139219 |
School Census
| Total | 260 |
| Girls/Boys | 126/134 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.5%/51.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 49.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 73 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/09/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/09/2014 | Good |
| 24/09/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/09/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 108 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 72 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 71 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 106 |
| As First Preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 73 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 111 |
| As First Preference | 72 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 76 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 72 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 127 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 146 |
| As First Preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 80 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 142 |
| As First Preference | 72 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 88 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 72 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 153 |
| As First Preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 160 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 84 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 151 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As First Preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 87 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 100% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 31.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 16% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 12.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 10% |
| white british ethnic origin | 7.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 32.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.3% |
| white british ethnic origin | 11.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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