Macmillan Academy vs Whinney Banks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macmillan Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,586 students
Whinney Banks Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
| Measure | Macmillan Academy Middlesbrough, North East | Whinney Banks Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 185 | #360 of 811 |
| National rank | #2051 of 4,090 | #7125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,586 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,586 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 49.6% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.macmillan-academy.org.uk | www.whinneybanks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Whinney Banks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 48.3).
- •Macmillan Academy is the larger school with 1,586 students compared with 443.
- •Macmillan 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 Macmillan Academy better than Whinney Banks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whinney Banks Primary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 48.3 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 Macmillan Academy and Whinney Banks Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Macmillan Academy: 1,586. Whinney Banks Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Macmillan Academy and Whinney Banks Primary School rank in North East?
Macmillan Academy is 90th of 185 and Whinney Banks Primary School is 360th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).