Whinfield Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whinfield Primary School
Address: Augusta Close, Whinfield Primary School
Town/City: Darlington
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL1 3HT
Telephone Number: 01325 240499
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Education Village Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Robson
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 433 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.2%

Location and administration

URN: 150006
DfE Number: 841/3515
UKPRN: 10092992
UPRN: 100110744909
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Darlington (E06000005)
Constituency: Darlington (E14001190)
Electoral Ward: Whinfield (E05010431)

Easting & Northing: 431138E, 516751N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 32' 44.53" N 1° 31' 12.12" W
Plus Code: 9C6WGFWH+7X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Charlotte Harker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Ms Debbie Hayman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jo-Anne Karim - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Councillor Andy Keir - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Rickaby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mr Simon Robson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Leigh-Ann Watkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 May 2028.