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Whinney Banks Primary School
Fakenham Avenue, Whinney Banks, Middlesbrough, TS5 4QQ, Middlesbrough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.7 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
453
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 76% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 84% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in pushing higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School keeps me informed
76%
School supports development
76%
School has high expectations
76%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.0%
Other5.7%
Asian Pakistani5.3%
Black African3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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54.55288, -1.26613 · TS5 4QQ
School details
Local authorityMiddlesbrough
RegionNorth East
URN134076
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.whinneybanks.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Whinney Banks Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whinney Banks Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Whinney Banks Primary School a good school?
Whinney Banks Primary School scores 67.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Whinney Banks Primary School?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whinney Banks Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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