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Schools in Whiteley

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 630 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries71 primary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1170%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary10%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school5%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Whiteley

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Whiteley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Whiteley

1 mainstream schools in Whiteley, best first

Whiteley Primary School

Fareham, PO15 7LA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

113 first choices, 88 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
630
Pupils per teacher
24.4
View school Whiteley Primary School

Secondary Schools in Whiteley

0 in Whiteley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Fair Ways School

Southampton, SO31 7HE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
55
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Fair Ways School

Nurseries in Whiteley

5 in Whiteley, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Whiteley

1 in Whiteley, by the school's Eduscope score

Fair Ways School

Southampton, SO31 7HE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
55
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Fair Ways School

Special Schools in Whiteley

1 in Whiteley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Fair Ways School

Southampton, SO31 7HE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
55
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Fair Ways School

Private Schools in Whiteley

1 in Whiteley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Fair Ways School

Southampton, SO31 7HE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
55
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Fair Ways School
The map

Every school in Whiteley, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Whiteley Primary School, OutstandingFair Ways School, GoodWhiteley Pre-School, GoodKiddi Caru Nursery, GoodGrowing Places @ Little Acorns, GoodButtercups Nursery School Ltd, GoodLittle Nest Childcare
  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

Browse Whiteley by postcode

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Whiteley vs England

How good are Whiteley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Whiteley

WhiteleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    70%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    5%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    10%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Whiteley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
70% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
5% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Whiteley has 7 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

10% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Whiteley's state schools each January.

Up 1% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Whiteley10%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Whiteley

How many schools are in Whiteley?

Whiteley has 7 schools, including 1 primary school, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Whiteley?

The highest-ranked schools in Whiteley on Eduscope are Whiteley Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Whiteley are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Whiteley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Whiteley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Whiteley, 70% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Whiteley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Whiteley is 24.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Whiteley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Whiteley is 5.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Whiteley?

There are 630 pupils enrolled across schools in Whiteley, with 630 in primary. 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Whiteley?

There is 1 independent school in Whiteley, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Whiteley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Whiteley by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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