Henry Whipple Primary School, Nottingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "Where 'leaders, other staff and governors have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. They have a shared vision in which pupils are at the centre of all they do. Personal development is a strength, leaders and staff promote pupils' well-being and mental health very well'."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Henry Whipple Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 63% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Henry Whipple Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Henry Whipple Primary School are Robin Hood Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); Southglade Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 78% maths); and Southwark Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 71% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Henry Whipple Primary School.

41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 58.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (24%), Black (23%) and White British (22%).

In 2026, 29 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Henry Whipple Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is David Lane Tram Stop, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Pavement College, 210 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Henry Whipple Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Henry Whipple Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 4.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Henry Whipple Primary School are Park Vale Academy (0.9 miles), The Bulwell Academy (1.3 miles) and The Oakwood Academy (1.4 miles).