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Whittington Primary and Nursery School

Academy converter · Lichfield · WS14 9LG

Ages 3–11 · 334 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

84%

Overall absence

3.8%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)84%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
Avg scaled score — reading
110.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.9%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
274

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

43

Places offered

44

1st-preference offers

43

Total preferences (any rank)
76
Preferred offers (top 3)
44
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

334 pupils · 336 places

Pupils on roll
334
Boys / girls
177 / 157
School capacity
336
Capacity fill
334 / 336 (99%)
Free school meals
5.1%
FSM pupils
17
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: JOHN TAYLOR MAT
Academy trust
JOHN TAYLOR MAT
Sponsor
John Taylor MAT
Headteacher
Mrs N Leeson

Location

Address
Common Lane, Whittington
Postcode
WS14 9LG
Town
Lichfield
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
Lichfield
Constituency
Tamworth
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Lichfield, Staffordshire, 334 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 5.1%.

Open schools in Lichfield
27
Primary schools in Lichfield
17
Academies among open schools in Lichfield
59% (16)
Open schools in WS14
9
Primary in WS14
6
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458
Primary in Staffordshire LA
309

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LichfieldNear WS14

  • Streethay Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Free schools · Primary

    Lichfield · WS13 8FT · Staffordshire

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM15.9%
    • Demand1.47

    2.0 miles away

  • Thomas Barnes Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Tamworth · B78 3AD · Staffordshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM7.5%
    • Demand1.33

    2.1 miles away

  • The Howard Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Tamworth · B79 9DB · Staffordshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence2.7%
    • FSM7.6%
    • Demand0.94

    2.4 miles away

  • Five Spires Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM12.6%
    • Demand0.97

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  • Scotch Orchard Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM24.0%
    • Demand0.86

    2.4 miles away

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Lichfield · WS14 9AN · Staffordshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM8.8%
    • Demand0.96

    2.5 miles away

  • St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM5.0%
    • Demand0.92

    2.5 miles away

  • St Chad's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Lichfield · WS13 6SN · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM22.9%
    • Demand0.96

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs N Leeson
Telephone
01543432487
Website
www.whittington-school.co.uk/

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