Whinfield Primary School Catchment Area
Whinfield Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 451 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–11
Age range
451
Pupils
480
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Whinfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Whinfield Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Darlington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Darlington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Darlington catchment area documents →Whinfield Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Augusta Close, Darlington, DL1 3HT
- Local authority
- Darlington
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150006
Other Primary Schools in Darlington
If Whinfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.
Red Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL1 2ST
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL2 3NL
Harrowgate Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL3 0HZ
Reid Street Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 6EX
Abbey Infants' School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8JA
Abbey Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8NN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whinfield Primary School
Is Whinfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Whinfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Whinfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Whinfield Primary School is managed by Darlington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Whinfield Primary School cover? ▾
Whinfield Primary School is a primary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whinfield Primary School? ▾
Whinfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.