Is Whitstone Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 166th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Whitstone Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 31% of pupils at Whitstone Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Whitstone Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Whitstone Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Whitstone Primary School

Oak Lane, Whitstone, Holsworthy, EX22 6TH

Local ranking166th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 April 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 31.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 46.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 46.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 62.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 13

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 96
Boys: 59 (57%)
Girls: 44 (43%)
Capacity: 105 (98% full)
SEND: 8.3%
FSM Eligible: 11.0%
EAL: 1.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 8.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,393/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.7%
White Traveller: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 1.1%

95.7%

White British

1.1%

White Traveller

1.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01288341241

school@whitstone.cornwall.sch.uk

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Oak Lane

Holsworthy, South West

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Administrative

URN: 111941
UKPRN: 10074353
Establishment No.: 2627
Trust: The Bude Communities' Schools' Trust

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