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Whinfield Primary School
Augusta Close, Whinfield Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3HT, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.2 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
451
Capacity
480
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 68% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a worthwhile consideration for families.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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54.54506, -1.52019 · DL1 3HT
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN150006
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whinfield.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Whinfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whinfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2012.
Is Whinfield Primary School a good school?
Whinfield Primary School scores 49.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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