Sandsend Road, Eston, Middlesbrough, Teesside TS6 8AD
10 simple reasons to choose Whale Hill Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Eston, Middlesbrough.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Whale Hill Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Middlesbrough and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 24.7 pupils per class and 21.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2006.
Find another school near Whale Hill Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Red House School, Prep & Infant School (8.4 miles); Yarm Preparatory School (10.8 miles); Teesside High School, Prep School (10.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Margaret Clitherows Catholic Voluntary Academy, Middlesbrough (2.1 miles); Newcomen Primary School (4.7 miles); St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Linthorpe (4.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Red House School (8.4 miles); Teesside High School (10.5 miles); Yarm School (11.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Nunthorpe Academy (3.6 miles); Sacred Heart Secondary Catholic Voluntary Academy (5 miles); Acklam Grange School (6.3 miles).