Archibald Primary School vs Whinney Banks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archibald Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students
Whinney Banks Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
| Measure | Archibald Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Whinney Banks Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 811 | #360 of 811 |
| National rank | #7259 of 15,697 | #7125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 479 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 114% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.archibaldpri.org.uk/ | www.whinneybanks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (53.3 vs 53.9).
- •Whinney Banks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 73%).
- •Archibald Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Archibald Primary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 443.
- •Archibald Primary School is a academy school while Whinney Banks Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Archibald Primary School better than Whinney Banks Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Archibald Primary School and Whinney Banks Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archibald Primary School: 479. Whinney Banks Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archibald Primary School and Whinney Banks Primary School rank in North East?
Archibald Primary School is 364th of 811 and Whinney Banks Primary School is 360th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).