Whinney Banks Primary School
URN: 134076 • Middlesbrough TS5 4QQ
Overview
- Name
- Whinney Banks Primary School
- URN
- 134076
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sandy Thorpe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01642817713
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fakenham Avenue, Middlesbrough TS5 4QQ
Summary
Whinney Banks Primary School is a community school located in Middlesbrough, serving a mixed-gender population of 453 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters both academic and personal growth. The ethos encourages students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and contribute positively to the school community.
The curriculum at Whinney Banks includes a diverse range of subjects, such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, alongside a focus on British values and personal development. The school also offers early years education, ensuring a strong foundation for younger learners. Parents can find information about the curriculum and school activities on the school’s website.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff including SEND coordinators and designated safeguarding leads. The school actively engages with families, promoting a collaborative approach to education through regular communication and involvement in school events. For further inquiries, parents can contact the school via phone or email.
The curriculum at Whinney Banks includes a diverse range of subjects, such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, alongside a focus on British values and personal development. The school also offers early years education, ensuring a strong foundation for younger learners. Parents can find information about the curriculum and school activities on the school’s website.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff including SEND coordinators and designated safeguarding leads. The school actively engages with families, promoting a collaborative approach to education through regular communication and involvement in school events. For further inquiries, parents can contact the school via phone or email.
Useful links
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- See all Calendar Events (calendar)
- Calendar Events (calendar)
- HeadStart (download)
- Twitter Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- EYFS Admissions (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Whale Hill Primary School (77.4)
- Nunthorpe Primary Academy (73.7)
- Pallister Park Primary School (70.9)
- St Edward's RC Primary School (70.2)
- St Joseph's RC Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Middlesbrough
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 453
- Boys
- 230
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 45.80
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 453 | 230 | 223 | 420 | 45.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 476 | 237 | 239 | 420 | 38.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 463 | 237 | 226 | 420 | 45.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 463 | 237 | 226 | 420 | 45.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 472 | 239 | 233 | 420 | 43.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 491 | 242 | 249 | 420 | 36.00 |
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