Whytemead Primary School

Details

Age Range	4-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	West Sussex
Address	Dominion Road, BN14 8LH
School Website	www.whytemead.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone	1903202639
URN	148719

School Census

Total	239
Girls/Boys	135/104
Girls/Boys Ratio	56.5%/43.5%
% pupils where English not first language	4.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	51
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	13.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
11/06/2024	Good
24/04/2018	Requires improvement
05/12/2013	Good

Inspection Date	11/06/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Outstanding
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	24/04/2018
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	05/12/2013
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
11 June 2024	School inspection: Good	View
08 October 2021	Academy conversion letter	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	53%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	4%
Reading	104
Maths	101
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	60
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	7
Reading	105
Maths	103
Reading Progress	2.0
Writing Progress	2.1
Maths Progress	1.2

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	50%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	2%
Reading	101
Maths	100
Reading Progress	-1.3
Writing Progress	-0.4
Maths Progress	-3.2

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	90
As First Preference	18
As second preference	46
As third preference	26

Total Offers Made	23
first preference offers	18
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	88
As First Preference	16
As second preference	33
As third preference	39

Total Offers Made	16
first preference offers	16
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	94
As First Preference	18
As second preference	33
As third preference	43

Total Offers Made	22
first preference offers	18
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	82%
agree	16%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	84%
agree	13%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	53%
agree	43%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	9%
agree	9%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	5%
not applicable	73%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	62%
agree	32%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	43%
agree	26%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	1%
not applicable	26%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	19%
no	81%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	60%
agree	33%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	0%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	45%
agree	44%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	61%
agree	38%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	58%
agree	36%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	61%
agree	35%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	65%
agree	35%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	58%
agree	34%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	97%
no	3%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	76.6%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.5%
white and asian ethnic origin	3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.7%
indian ethnic origin	2.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	1.8%
african ethnic origin	1.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.4%
irish ethnic origin	0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin	0.9%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	80.8%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.6%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.1%
indian ethnic origin	2.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin	0.8%