Schools in Newton Aycliffe, North East (2025)
13 schools · 4,533 students · 10 academy, 3 local authority · median Pupils on roll 248.
Newton Aycliffe, in North East, has 13 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,533 students. By level there are 10 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 10 academy, 3 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Newton Aycliffe's schools is 248, above the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
13 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Heighington Church of England Primary School (72.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Byerley Park Primary School (70.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Vane Road Primary School (67.5, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Woodham Academy (1,071 students), Greenfield Academy (566 students), Sugar Hill Primary School (448 students).
Ranked schools in Newton Aycliffe
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 173Heighington Church of England Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 248 students
- 270Byerley Park Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 368Vane Road Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 454Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary– · 179 students
- 554Woodham AcademyNewton Aycliffe · Academy Secondary48.2 Attainment 8 · 1,071 students
- 653St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 738St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton AycliffeNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 162 students
- 832Woodham Burn Community Primary School and NurseryNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 928Sugar Hill Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 1028UTC South DurhamNewton Aycliffe · Academy Secondary39.2 Attainment 8 · 421 students
- 1115Greenfield AcademyNewton Aycliffe · Academy Secondary35.7 Attainment 8 · 566 students
- 128Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
- 134St Francis Horndale CofE Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Local authority Primary25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 147 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heighington Church of England Primary School Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.6 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 2 | Byerley Park Primary School Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 70.1 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 3 | Vane Road Primary School Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.5 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 4 | Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | – | 179 |
| 5 | Woodham Academy Newton Aycliffe · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 54.1 Top 50% | 48.2 Attainment 8 | 1,071 |
| 6 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 7 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.5 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
| 8 | Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 9 | Sugar Hill Primary School Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 28.4 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 10 | UTC South Durham Newton Aycliffe · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 27.8 Lower 50% | 39.2 Attainment 8 | 421 |
| 11 | Greenfield Academy Newton Aycliffe · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 14.9 Lower 50% | 35.7 Attainment 8 | 566 |
| 12 | Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.0 Lower 50% | 29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
| 13 | St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Newton Aycliffe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 3.7 Lower 50% | 25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 147 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Newton Aycliffe side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Newton Aycliffe?
Heighington Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Newton Aycliffe with a Success Index (England) of 72.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Newton Aycliffe?
Newton Aycliffe has 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) educating 4,533 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Newton Aycliffe?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Newton Aycliffe is 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.