Whitstone Primary School, Holsworthy
Whitstone Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Holsworthy, part of The Bude Communities' Schools' Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 5 schools in Holsworthy with published results, and 14,146th of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cornwall (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Whitstone Primary School in detail
Whitstone Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to be the headteacher of Whitstone Primary School with its beautiful surroundings of the North Cornish countryside and coast. We believe that our school is an inspiring and creative place, where we all learn, grow and achieve together. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where each child is valued and encouraged to reach their potential."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 46% of Year 6 pupils at Whitstone Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 46% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 43% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Whitstone Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Whitstone Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Whitstone Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whitstone Primary School are Bridgerule Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 57% reading, 43% maths); Marhamchurch CofE Academy (4.2 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 69% maths); Jacobstow Community Academy (4.5 miles, 78% reading, 72% maths); and North Petherwin School (4.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 43% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Whitstone Primary School.
Bridgerule Church of England Primary SchoolMarhamchurch CofE AcademyJacobstow Community AcademyNorth Petherwin School
The trust
Whitstone Primary School is one of 4 schools run by The Bude Communities' Schools' Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (7.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.
Staffing
Whitstone Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Whitstone Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Paradise Park (n-bound), 280 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).
Suspensions and exclusions
Whitstone Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 46% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 57% to 46% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 57% to 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
32.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Whitstone Primary School
Visit to Eden
18 Jun 2026
RNLI - staying safe at the beach
25 Apr 2025
Easter Celebrations
4 Apr 2025
'Field to Fork'
26 Mar 2025
Squad on tour...
8 Mar 2025
World Book Day
6 Mar 2025
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Before and after school care
Whitstone Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Cornwall
Term dates
Whitstone Primary School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cornwall's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Whitstone Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Whitstone Primary School is in Cornwall; for families living there:
- Cornwall's school travel policy: Home to School Travel Assistance Policy 2026/27
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Whitstone Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
92 pupils
105 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Holsworthy
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Holsworthy
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,475
Applications
4,732
Got 1st preference
95.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
7.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
59
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£38,923
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,454
Per pupil
£649k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
3.4%
Persistent absence
88
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Whitstone Primary School
What are SATs results like at Whitstone Primary School?
Of the pupils at Whitstone Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 46% reached the expected standard in reading and 46% did so in maths.
What is Whitstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Whitstone Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Whitstone Primary School is oversubscribed, Cornwall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Whitstone Primary School?
Whitstone Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Whitstone Primary School?
Classes at Whitstone Primary School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Whitstone Primary School?
Whitstone Primary School has around 103 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whitstone Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Whitstone Primary School in 2024/25. 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whitstone Primary School?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Whitstone Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Whitstone Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Whitstone Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Whitstone Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Whitstone Primary School?
Whitstone Primary School is at Oak Lane, Whitstone, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6TH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)