The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Robson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Augusta Close, Whinfield Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaumont Hill School
Special school · 695m away
Springfield Academy
Primary · 695m away
Haughton Academy
Secondary · 695m away
Beaumont Hill Academy
Academy · 695m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Red Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gurney Pease Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Whinfield Primary School?
Whinfield Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whinfield Primary School take?
Whinfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whinfield Primary School?
Whinfield Primary School is in Darlington, DL1 3HT, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whinfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whinfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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