Bankfields Primary School vs Whale Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankfields Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
257 students
Whale Hill Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
| Measure | Bankfields Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Whale Hill Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #201 of 811 | #166 of 811 |
| National rank | #4023 of 15,697 | #3233 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 257 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 54.3% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 17% |
| 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 | bankfieldsprimary.co.uk | www.whalehillprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whale Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.7 vs 69.3).
- •Whale Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 12%).
- •Whale Hill Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 257.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bankfields Primary School better than Whale Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whale Hill Primary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 69.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bankfields Primary School and Whale Hill Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bankfields Primary School: 257. Whale Hill Primary School: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bankfields Primary School and Whale Hill Primary School rank in North East?
Bankfields Primary School is 201st of 811 and Whale Hill Primary School is 166th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).