Richard Whittington Primary School
URN: 117346 • Bishop's Stortford CM23 3NP
Overview
- Name
- Richard Whittington Primary School
- URN
- 117346
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3NP
Summary
Richard Whittington Primary School is a community school located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 304 pupils, with a capacity for 330. The school is committed to fostering an environment where children can thrive through ambition, collaboration, and challenge. The ethos emphasizes high standards and the importance of working together, both within the school community and with other educational institutions.
The curriculum at Richard Whittington is designed to support academic, moral, and social development, ensuring that children achieve their full potential. The school promotes resilience and reflection, encouraging students to learn from their mistakes and grow through challenges. Respect and care for one another are core values, fostering a supportive atmosphere where every child's voice is valued.
The school also engages with parents and the wider community, offering open mornings for prospective nursery and reception students. With a focus on collaboration and best practices, Richard Whittington Primary School aims to provide a nurturing environment that enriches the learning experience for all its pupils.
The curriculum at Richard Whittington is designed to support academic, moral, and social development, ensuring that children achieve their full potential. The school promotes resilience and reflection, encouraging students to learn from their mistakes and grow through challenges. Respect and care for one another are core values, fostering a supportive atmosphere where every child's voice is valued.
The school also engages with parents and the wider community, offering open mornings for prospective nursery and reception students. With a focus on collaboration and best practices, Richard Whittington Primary School aims to provide a nurturing environment that enriches the learning experience for all its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (76.8)
- Hatfield Heath Community Primary School (70.2)
- Northgate Primary School (70.2)
- Windhill21 (70.0)
- Northgate Primary School (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- 304
- Boys
- 172
- Girls
- 132
- FSM %
- 16.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 304 | 172 | 132 | 330 | 16.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 304 | 172 | 132 | 330 | 16.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 315 | 162 | 153 | 330 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 315 | 162 | 153 | 315 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 318 | 156 | 162 | 360 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 305 | 160 | 145 | 360 | 7.60 |
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