Whinstone Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Stockton-on-Tees (Stockton-on-Tees).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Whinstone, following the Ready, Respectful, and Safe rules helps everyone learn and grow in a positive environment. Being ready means coming to school prepared, listening to instructions, and trying your best in every activity. Being respectful means using kind words, listening to others, and treating teachers, classmates, and school property with care.
Being safe means following rules, walking in the corridors, using equipment properly, and looking out for others to prevent accidents. When everyone follows these rules, school becomes a happy, fair, and welcoming place for all! In Whinstone, Dojos are used as a positive reward system to encourage good behaviour, effort, and achievement.
All staff members can award Dojo points to children for demonstrating positive attitudes, hard work, and kindness. At the end of each half term, the children with the most Dojo points are rewarded with special treats, such as extra OPAL time, a non-uniform day or watch a film together. This system helps to motivate pupils and reinforce positive behaviour throughout the school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 145223
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Constituency
- Stockton West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jane Thompson | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ollie Carlton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Hannah Edge | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma Coules | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Charlotte Wilson-Dukes | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matthew Price | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew Pengilley | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Lorraine Batty | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Ms Charlotte Wilson-Dukes Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record