Whinstone Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
474
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/04/2022)
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75%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Lowfields Avenue
Ingleby Barwick
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 0RJ
01642750318

School Description

Ready, respectful and safe. Whinstone’s rules are known and followed by all adults and pupils. Teachers have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. These are applied with consistency in classrooms and at playtimes. As a result, behaviour throughout the school day is respectful and calm. All pupils say that teachers make them feel safe and happy. Pupils told the inspector that bullying happens very rarely. When it does happen, pupils say they can speak to any adult and it will be fixed quickly. The Whinstone worry box, accessed through the school website, allows pupils to easily report their worries. Pupils work as anti-bullying ambassadors and take their role seriously. They have received the training they need to deal with minor playground issues. They wear their yellow hoodies with pride. Leaders have ensured that fundamental British values form an integral part of the positive culture in this school. Pupils have a clear understanding of what it means to be respectful and tolerant. All staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils demonstrate the school motto, ‘Helping each other to be the best we can be’. They have positive attitudes to their work, their school and each other. Pupils told the inspector, ‘There is no limit to what we can achieve.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Supported by the trust, leaders have focused on developing the curriculum. The local governing committee holds termly meetings with subject leaders. The committee is kept well informed about curriculum improvements. Leaders have prioritised reading. Staff have received the training they need to teach leaders’ chosen phonics programme with consistency. Leaders use phonics assessments to match the books pupils read with the sounds that they already know. This gives pupils plenty of practice and supports them to become fluent readers. When pupils fall behind with their reading, leaders ensure that they get the help they need to catch up. This includes computer-based support and regular reading with an adult. Leaders have recently introduced class texts across the school. These books have been carefully chosen. They cover themes like racial and cultural diversity to support pupils’ understanding of difference and fundamental British values. Children in the Nursery and Reception classes begin phonics and mathematics sessions as soon as they start in school. Leaders provide plenty of opportunities for children to practise their newly learned sounds as they play. Adults are skilful in challenging children’s thinking with the questions they ask. Activities are designed to promote children’s language development. The inspector saw children sharing their ideas as they created a shop out of cardboard boxes. Adults read books with children and encourage them to talk about the stories they have heard. The mathematics curriculum is going through a process of change. Leaders are increasing the number of times that pupils revisit key mathematical concepts. Current plans are suitably ambitious. They set out what pupils will learn from Nursery to Year 6. Mathematical concepts, such as algebra, are introduced at an appropriate point. Teachers use assessments well to identify and fill the gaps in pupils’ knowledge. They regularly revisit previous learning in lessons. As a result, pupils have a secure understanding of what they have been taught. In subjects, such as history, leaders have carefully sequenced the curriculum for pupils in key stage 2. This ensures that new learning builds on what pupils already know. This work is not complete for pupils in Year 1 and Year 2. During conversations with the inspector, older pupils explained the spread of the Roman empire and life during Elizabethan times using vocabulary such as invasion, trade and monarchy. However, the subject knowledge and concepts that leaders want pupils to understand are often too broad. As a result, pupils’ understanding is not secure enough. Leaders have introduced ways for pupils to provide written feedback to teachers on what they have remembered. This helps teachers to change their plans and revisit previous learning, when it is needed. However, assessments in wider curriculum subjects like history and personal, social and health education (PSHE) are not sharp enough. They do not provide teachers with enough detail of what pupils know and can do. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCo) makes regular checks on the curriculum these pupils receive to ensure it meets their needs. Leaders also provide staff with the advice and support they need to make adaptations to the curriculum. When barriers to pupils’ learning are identified, leaders work closely with outside agencies and school staff to put extra support in place. The relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum has taught pupils about healthy relationships and the diverse nature of families in modern Britain. Older pupils have an age-appropriate understanding of equality and diversity issues. Recent discussions about Ukraine have taught pupils the value of living in a free and democratic society.

Whinstone Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>91, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>93, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>84, "strongly_agree"=>12, "agree"=>2, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>35, "strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 06-04-2022

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