The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 453
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Head
- Mrs Sandy Thorpe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
October 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Location
Fakenham Avenue, Whinney Banks, Middlesbrough, TS5 4QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAcklam Grange School
Secondary · 950m away
Green Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Northern School of Art
16 plus · 1.3km away
Kader Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Hall Garth Community Arts College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Oakfields Community College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Outwood Academy Acklam
Secondary · 1.7km away
St David's Roman Catholic Technology College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whinney Banks Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whinney Banks Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whinney Banks Primary School?
Whinney Banks Primary School currently has 453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whinney Banks Primary School take?
Whinney Banks Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whinney Banks Primary School?
Whinney Banks Primary School is in Middlesbrough, TS5 4QQ, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whinney Banks Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whinney Banks Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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