Which is the best primary school in Newton Aycliffe?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Newton Aycliffe, with 84% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Newton Aycliffe ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Newton Aycliffe?

9 primary schools in Newton Aycliffe published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Newton Aycliffe, ranked

The 9 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
2
Byerley Park Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
3
Vane Road Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
4
Heighington Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

17%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
5
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
6
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
7
Sugar Hill Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
8
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

29%

expected standard
9
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

25%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Newton Aycliffe?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Newton Aycliffe, with 84% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Newton Aycliffe ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Newton Aycliffe?: 9 primary schools in Newton Aycliffe published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.