Wheatlands Primary School
Redcar, TS10 2PU · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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9th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 3,836 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.58 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Wheatlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computing, Reading, Science and Well-Being Ambassadors, Choir, Eco-Committee and School Council. Sports include cricket, rugby, hockey, running, football, gymnastics, dance and Bikeability. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities do the Computing Ambassadors undertake during the term? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Wheatlands Primary School
Overview
Wheatlands Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in an inclusive and welcoming environment. The report highlights that students are polite, hardworking, and possess positive attitudes towards learning, supported by staff who set high expectations and treat them with respect.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with bullying dealt with immediately and successfully, and they demonstrate respect for different groups of people.
- Teachers enthuse and inspire pupils through creative lesson content, particularly in reading and mathematics, where staff deliver programmes consistently well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same curriculum as their peers, receiving specialist support to overcome barriers to learning.
- Leaders, staff, and governors work collaboratively to drive continuous improvement, with high staff morale and effective networking within the multi-academy trust.
- Pupils benefit from a wealth of extra-curricular experiences, including educational visits and roles such as librarians and eco committee members.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine curriculum plans in foundation subjects so that essential knowledge is mapped out precisely enough for pupils to consistently remember core components.
- The curriculum must be made sufficiently stretching for all pupils, particularly the most able, to ensure they acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture across the school where staff act swiftly and appropriately if concerned about a child.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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