Whitchurch Primary
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
687
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Nursery, Infants & Juniors

Can I Get My Child Into This School?

Enter a postcode to see where you live on the map
Very Likely
Likely
Less Likely

This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils Pupil Level Annual School Census
029 2087 2087

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the Pupil Level Annual School Census collected by the Welsh Government. The data tells us where pupils lived at the time of the last Pupil Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The areas from which pupils are admitted to a school can change from year to year to reflect the number of siblings and pupils admitted under high priority admissions criteria.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Estyn
NATIONAL AVG. 2.17
Estyn Report
(01/04/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
PRI

Teacher assessment data for primary schools is not published at school or local authority level by the Welsh government. Parents can view individual school websites for the Key Stage 2 (age 11) subject level results for pupils in Reading, Writing, Maths and Grammar Punctuation & Spelling (GPS)

24.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 21.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
95.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 92.2%
Attendance during the year
English medium
Language of the school
MORE INFO
11.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.9%
Free school meals
4.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 3.2%
Pupils with SEN support
Erw Las
Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 1NL
02920623441

School Description

Whitchurch Primary School is a thriving learning community where pupils feel safe and valued. The headteacher's compassionate leadership, supported by two deputy headteachers, committed governors, and a wider leadership team, fosters an inclusive ethos where pupils develop as creative, independent thinkers. The school has made significant progress in refining its curriculum, with teachers providing a rich range of stimulating learning experiences that cater to individual pupil needs. As a result, nearly all pupils, including those with additional learning needs (ALN), engage positively with the opportunities available to them and make at least sound progress. From an early age, pupils are encouraged to be curious and explore the world around them. By Year 6, pupils confidently choose areas to research and decide how they will present their work. Staff monitor pupils' progress effectively, providing helpful feedback and encouraging resilience and independence in learning. Teachers plan systematically for the progressive development of pupils' literacy skills, and most pupils use their reading and writing skills well in their wider learning. However, opportunities for older pupils to develop and apply their reading skills at a suitable level are not yet consistent enough. The school ensures that pupils frequently apply their literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum. There is a strong, inclusive culture, and provision for pupils with ALN is highly successful. The school's arrangements to manage pupil attendance are sound, but the attendance of pupils eligible for free school meals remains a concern. Leadership across the school is highly effective, with a dedicated governing body working alongside leaders and staff to monitor and evaluate progress in teaching and learning. The school operates successfully within its financial capabilities and provides valuable opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills. Staff value the wide range of professional development offered, and the school makes a positive contribution to developing teaching across the region.

Whitchurch Primary Parent Reviews



Your rating:
Review guidelines
  • Do explain who you are and your relationship to the school e.g. ‘I am a parent…’
  • Do back up your opinion with examples or clear reasons but, remember, it’s your opinion not fact.
  • Don’t use bad or aggressive language.
  • Don't go in to detail about specific staff or pupils. Individual complaints should be directed to the school.
  • Do go to the relevant authority is you have concerns about a serious issue such as bullying, drug abuse or bad management.
Read the full review guidelines and where to find help if you have serious concerns about a school.
We respect your privacy and never share your email address with the reviewed school or any third parties. Please see our T&Cs and Privacy Policy for details of how we treat registered emails with TLC.


News, Photos and Open Days from Whitchurch Primary

We are waiting for this school to upload information. Represent this school?
Register your details to add open days, photos and news.

Do you represent
Whitchurch Primary?

Register to add photos, news and download your Certificate of Excellence 2024/25

*Official school administrator email addresses

(eg [email protected]). Details will be verified.

Questions? Email [email protected]

We're here to help your school to add information for parents.

Thank you for registering your details

A member of the School Guide team will verify your details within 2 working days and provide further detailed instructions for setting up your School Noticeboard.

For any questions please email [email protected]