Open Other Primary Mixed

Whinfield Primary School

Augusta Close, Darlington, DL1 3HT
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Whinfield Primary School
Darlington, DL1 3HT
451 Pupils
480 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
19.30% FSM %
229 Boys
222 Girls
About Whinfield Primary School

Whinfield Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in Darlington, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 451 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Simon Robson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Darlington or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Darlington
Region North East
Administrative District Darlington
Parliamentary Constituency Darlington
Ward Whinfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-05-2024
UKPRN 10092992
URN 150006
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Nicola Rickerby Chair of Local Governing Body 26/09/2025 25/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Claire Thorns Chair of Local Governing Body 01/05/2024 25/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Charlotte Harker Local Governor 01/05/2024 01/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Debbie Hayman Local Governor 01/05/2024 01/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Hughes Local Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor Andy Keir Local Governor 01/05/2024 01/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Robson Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Claire Thorns Local Governor 26/09/2025 01/05/2028 Appointed by academy members
Ms Leigh-Ann Watkins Local Governor 01/05/2024 01/05/2028 Elected by school staff
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1.12 km • Darlington
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whinfield Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Darlington, Darlington.
Whinfield Primary School has 451 pupils, with a capacity of 480.
Whinfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Whinfield Primary School is Mr Simon Robson.
Whinfield Primary School is at Augusta Close, Darlington, DL1 3HT, in the Darlington local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Whinfield Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Whinfield Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Simon Robson
Augusta Close, Darlington, DL1 3HT
01325240499
www.whinfield.net
Location
DL1 3HT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150006
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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