Green Lane Primary Academy vs Whinney Banks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Lane Primary Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
663 students
Whinney Banks Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
| Measure | Green Lane Primary Academy Middlesbrough, North East | Whinney Banks Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 811 | #360 of 811 |
| National rank | #8468 of 15,697 | #7125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 663 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 663 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.greenlanemiddlesbrough.co.uk | www.whinneybanks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Whinney Banks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 47.8).
- •Whinney Banks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 70%).
- •Whinney Banks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Green Lane Primary Academy is the larger school with 663 students compared with 443.
- •Green Lane Primary Academy 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 Green Lane Primary Academy better than Whinney Banks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whinney Banks Primary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 47.8 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 Green Lane Primary Academy and Whinney Banks Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Lane Primary Academy: 663. Whinney Banks Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Lane Primary Academy and Whinney Banks Primary School rank in North East?
Green Lane Primary Academy is 425th of 811 and Whinney Banks Primary School is 360th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).