Newton Aycliffe primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. Heighington Church of England Primary School, Vane Road Primary School, and Sugar Hill Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the England average of 90%. With 10 schools serving this County Durham new town, families benefit from well-established community schools with strong local ties and accessible options across the area. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Byerley Park Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Heighington Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Vane Road Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #7 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #8 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #9 | St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #10 | Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Sugar Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
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