Whinfield Primary School is a primary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Whinfield Primary School currently has around 451 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Augusta Close, Darlington, DL1 3HT |
| Website: | www.whinfield.net |
| Telephone: | 01325240499 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Darlington |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Robson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150006 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 480 |
| Number of Pupils: | 451 |
| Number of Boys: | 229 |
| Number of Girls: | 222 |
| White British | 91.40% | 412 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 11 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| African | 0.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whinfield Primary School Augusta Close , DL1 3HT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Primary School Augusta Close , DL1 3HT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Infant School Augusta Close , DL1 3HT | - not rated | 105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Junior School Augusta Close , DL1 3HT | - not rated | 105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Community School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield School Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hill School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 758 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Salters Lane School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mayfair School Glebe Road , DL1 3EA | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.