Emmaville Primary School vs Whinney Banks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaville Primary School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
442 students
Whinney Banks Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
| Measure | Emmaville Primary School Ryton, North East | Whinney Banks Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #128 of 811 | #360 of 811 |
| National rank | #2652 of 15,697 | #7125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 442 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Ryton | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.emmavilleprimary.org.uk/ | www.whinneybanks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Emmaville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 53.9).
- •Whinney Banks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 75%).
- •Emmaville Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Whinney Banks Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 442.
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 Emmaville Primary School better than Whinney Banks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Emmaville Primary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 53.9 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 Emmaville Primary School and Whinney Banks Primary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Ryton and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmaville Primary School: 442. Whinney Banks Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmaville Primary School and Whinney Banks Primary School rank in North East?
Emmaville Primary School is 128th of 811 and Whinney Banks Primary School is 360th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).