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Whinney Banks Primary School

Fakenham Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 4QQ
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Whinney Banks Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS5 4QQ
453 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
45.80% FSM %
230 Boys
223 Girls
About Whinney Banks Primary School

Whinney Banks Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 453 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Sandy Thorpe.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Middlesbrough
Region North East
Administrative District Middlesbrough
Parliamentary Constituency Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
Ward Ayresome
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 Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2003
UKPRN 10071781
URN 134076
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Martin Pottinger Chair of Governors 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alana Colegate Governor 09/11/2021 08/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alana Colegate Governor 26/11/2025 25/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Duncan Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Greenwood Governor 11/12/2024 01/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beverley Hewitt-Best Governor 29/06/2023 28/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Konrad Leader Governor 01/01/2022 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Lickard (nee Harrison) Governor 13/11/2015 06/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Taylor Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sandy Thorpe Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whinney Banks Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough.
Whinney Banks Primary School has 453 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Whinney Banks Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Whinney Banks Primary School is Mrs Sandy Thorpe.
Whinney Banks Primary School is at Fakenham Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 4QQ, in the Middlesbrough local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Whinney Banks Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Whinney Banks Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sandy Thorpe
Fakenham Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 4QQ
01642817713
www.whinneybanks.org.uk
Location
TS5 4QQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 134076
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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