Red Hall Primary School vs Whinfield 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.
Red Hall Primary School
Darlington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
207 students
Whinfield Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
433 students
| Measure | Red Hall Primary School Darlington, North East | Whinfield Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #802 of 811 | #418 of 811 |
| National rank | #15620 of 15,697 | #8312 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 207 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 58% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.redhallprimary-darlington.co.uk | www.whinfield.net |
The verdict
- •Whinfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 4.6).
- •Whinfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 25%).
- •Whinfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Whinfield Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 207.
- •Red Hall Primary School is a local authority school while Whinfield Primary School is a academy 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 Red Hall Primary School better than Whinfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whinfield Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 4.6 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 Red Hall Primary School and Whinfield Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Red Hall Primary School: 207. Whinfield Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Red Hall Primary School and Whinfield Primary School rank in North East?
Red Hall Primary School is 802nd of 811 and Whinfield Primary School is 418th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).