Whinstone Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0RJ · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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17th of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 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 — 7.7/10 against 4,152 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 41% | 2.98 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 26% | 1.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whinstone Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 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 their core subjects? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whinstone Primary School
Overview
Whinstone Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a culture where pupils are “ready, respectful and safe.” Leaders have successfully prioritised reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils receive consistent support and develop secure understanding in these core subjects. However, the report highlights that curriculum sequencing and assessment methods in wider subjects require refinement to ensure pupils achieve the necessary depth of knowledge.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “respectful and calm,” with high expectations applied consistently; bullying is rare and addressed quickly.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff trained in phonics and books carefully matched to pupils’ known sounds to support fluency.
- The mathematics curriculum is “suitably ambitious,” with teachers effectively revisiting key concepts to fill knowledge gaps.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” through regular curriculum checks and targeted adaptations.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, taking on roles of responsibility and contributing to the local community.
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as history, the curriculum is not sequenced clearly for younger pupils, with concepts often being “too broad and complex.”
- Assessment systems in the wider curriculum are “not precise enough” to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge in subjects like PSHE and history.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with necessary staff checks in place, concerns well documented, and pupils equipped with the knowledge to stay safe online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
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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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