Whinfield Primary School
URN: 134719 • Darlington DL1 3HT
Overview
- Name
- Whinfield Primary School
- URN
- 134719
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shirley Welsh (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Augusta Close, Darlington DL1 3HT
Summary
Whinfield Primary School, located in Darlington, is a community school that serves approximately 475 pupils from Reception to Year 6. As part of the Education Village Academy Trust, the school fosters a collaborative environment aimed at delivering high-quality education. The ethos at Whinfield centres on the belief that every child possesses unique qualities, and the school is committed to nurturing these through a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
The curriculum at Whinfield is designed to encourage academic achievement while also promoting personal growth and wellbeing. The school sets high expectations for all students, helping them to develop confidence and character alongside their academic skills. This holistic approach prepares pupils to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world.
Whinfield Primary School values strong relationships with families and the wider community, celebrating diversity and respect. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education and development. For more information about the school's policies and curriculum, parents are invited to explore the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Whinfield is designed to encourage academic achievement while also promoting personal growth and wellbeing. The school sets high expectations for all students, helping them to develop confidence and character alongside their academic skills. This holistic approach prepares pupils to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world.
Whinfield Primary School values strong relationships with families and the wider community, celebrating diversity and respect. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education and development. For more information about the school's policies and curriculum, parents are invited to explore the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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Key details
- LA
- Darlington
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 570
- Pupils
- 475
- Boys
- 240
- Girls
- 235
- FSM %
- 19.40
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- 2024-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 475 | 240 | 235 | 570 | 19.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 475 | 240 | 235 | 570 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 516 | 252 | 264 | 570 | 19.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 516 | 252 | 264 | 600 | 19.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 551 | 284 | 267 | 630 | 19.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 550 | 272 | 278 | 630 | 13.80 |
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