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Whinney Banks Primary School
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Whinney Banks Primary School
- Primary
- Middlesbrough TS5 4QQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading support needs improvement; some pupils do not have books matching their knowledge
Success of the Curriculum: Most subjects have well-ordered knowledge and skills; however, early years lack clarity in language
Areas Needing Improvement: Early language development and assessment in early years require further development
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and respect each other; bullying is not tolerated
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils with SEND do not learn to read quickly enough; support needs consistency
Support for Falling Behind: Key stage 2 pupils with gaps are taught separately but curriculum needs depth
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND get pastoral support but require more effective academic support
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; pupils feel safe and respected
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding effective; however, governors need up-to-date training
Parent Feedback: Parents can provide feedback using Ofsted Parent View
Parental Involvement: School provides breakfast and after-school clubs to involve parents
Extracurricular Activities: A variety of clubs, residential visits, and activities offered, including sports and music
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers appreciate support from leaders for subject knowledge and workload management
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Whinney Banks Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 476 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Please browse our pages to learn more about some of the great events taking on at our school. We are passionate about offering a comprehensive, well-balanced, and enriched curriculum at Whinney Banks Primary. We take great pride in providing a huge variety of high calibre learning opportunities and experiences. Our individualised creative curriculum enriches learning while fostering children's abilities and talents so that every kid can succeed. High standards for behaviour and learning are part of our culture, and we're dedicated to helping kids become emotionally healthy, resilient, and confident. Everyone in the classroom is dedicated to doing our very best. As a staff, we consider it an honour to work with your kids. Whinney Banks is something we are really proud of, and we are committed to working with you to give your kids the finest possible care.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 55.54% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% 26 | 58.88% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 5 | 6.73% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 10 | 57.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 6.22% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.17% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whinney Banks Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
