Whale Hill Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS6 8AD · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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2nd of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 1,144 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whale Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 461 pupils against a stated capacity of 530. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school manage transitions between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Whale Hill Primary School
Overview
Whale Hill Primary School is described as a place "built on love" where pupils feel safe and are "exceptionally well cared for." The report highlights that leaders have a "strong oversight" and work tirelessly to ensure pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, achieve consistently well and are well prepared for future education.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "consistently well over time," with disadvantaged pupils outperforming their non-disadvantaged peers nationally.
- Attendance is "consistently above national figures," supported by a "rigorous approach to reducing barriers."
- Behaviour is positive, with bullying being "rare" and classrooms described as "calm and purposeful spaces."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with a clear focus on developing vocabulary and ensuring pupils recall learning in "great detail."
- The school is highly inclusive, with "thoughtfully planned-out" support enabling pupils with special educational needs to thrive alongside peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that the quality of staff interactions with children in the early years is "consistently high" to extend vocabulary and maximise learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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