Whinney Banks Primary School Catchment Area
Whinney Banks Primary School is a community primary school in Middlesbrough , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 453 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
453
Pupils
420
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Whinney Banks Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Whinney Banks Primary School is set by Middlesbrough and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Middlesbrough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Middlesbrough catchment area documents →Whinney Banks Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Fakenham Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 4QQ
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 45.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134076
Other Primary Schools in Middlesbrough
If Whinney Banks Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.
Beech Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS4 3AP
Newport Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TS1 5NQ
Berwick Hills Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TS3 7QH
Park End Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS3 0AA
Bilsdale Midcable Chop Gate Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TS9 7JL
Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TS9 6NN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whinney Banks Primary School
Is Whinney Banks Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Whinney Banks Primary School currently has 453 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Whinney Banks Primary School? ▾
Admission to Whinney Banks Primary School is managed by Middlesbrough. 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 Whinney Banks Primary School cover? ▾
Whinney Banks Primary School is a primary school in Middlesbrough, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whinney Banks Primary School? ▾
Whinney Banks Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.