Whinstone Primary School

A good academy converter school in Stockton-on-Tees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whinstone Primary School.

Stockton-On-Tees, TS170RJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 November 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lowfields Avenue
Ingleby Barwick
Stockton-On-Tees, TS170RJ

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145223
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0RJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SPARK EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
498 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
488
Free School Meals
17.4% (85 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.0 (5.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
488 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Our school ethos is 'helping each other to be the best we can be'."

Be Ready Be Independent Be Resilient Be Respectful Respect British Values and the Rights of Others Be Safe Being Safe Online

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mrs L Batty emphasizes that children get one chance at their education and Whinstone aims to provide a happy, caring, stimulating and creative environment guided by the ethos 'helping each other to be the best we can be'. It notes a partnership with home and school and invites contact to visit and ask questions.

Facilities

OPAL playground Forest School

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, ambitious and rich curriculum designed to serve the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities Curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced and is adapted and developed for all pupils to access Includes visits, visitors, theme days and engaging activities; aims to develop leadership skills and positive character traits

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription applies to Reception with a published Admission Number of 60. Allocation is in the following order: Looked after children and all previously looked after children (including those who appear to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption); Pupils who have a Special Educational Need who are going through a statutory assessment and who have been identified as needing a named mainstream school; Pupils who have a brother or sister permanently living at the same address and still at the school when the pupil begins (siblings who are of compulsory school age); Pupils permanently resident at the address registered for child benefit who express a preference for the school within the admission zone and have returned a Common Application Form by the closing date; Pupils who live closest to the school (as the crow flies).

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