Acklam Whin Primary School
114%
Capacity
477
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Acklam Whin Primary School
Acklam Whin Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 477 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Acklam Whin Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzie Prince, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.
Acklam Whin Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 60 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Acklam Whin Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, Acklam Whin Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Carlbury Avenue, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 8SQ |
| Headteacher | Suzie Prince |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Number of Pupils | 477 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 477 / 420 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Oct 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
132
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Carlbury Avenue, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS5 8SQ
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