Whinfield Primary School
About Whinfield Primary School
Whinfield Primary School’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, confirmed it remains a Good school, a rating it has held since at least its previous graded inspection in 2012. That places it in the majority of Darlington primaries: of the 29 state primary schools in the local authority, only one holds an Outstanding rating. The school’s local authority average for Key Stage 2 performance sits at 59, a benchmark against which Whinfield’s own results can be measured. While the school’s specific KS2 SATs scores are not provided in the data, its consistent Good rating and the fact that it is oversubscribed suggest a solid academic reputation among local families. The school’s headteacher, Simon Robson, leads a mixed, non-denominational primary for pupils aged 5 to 11, with a capacity of 480 and currently 451 pupils on roll.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2022Latest monitoring visit (30 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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