Heighington Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newton Aycliffe, North East DL5 6PH · Darlington
#172 of 811 primary schools in North East
#3404 of 15,697 nationally
About Heighington Church of England Primary School
Heighington Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Newton Aycliffe, in the Darlington local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 248 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 72.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 172nd of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 248; capacity filled 93.2%.
There are 13 schools in Newton Aycliffe; Heighington Church of England Primary School ranks 1st of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heighington Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 248
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 93.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Heighington Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
UTC South Durham
Newton Aycliffe · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
421 students · 2.7 km away
Greenfield Academy
Newton Aycliffe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
566 students · 2.8 km away
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
147 students · 3.2 km away
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students · 3.4 km away
Byerley Park Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 3.4 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
150 students · 3.5 km away
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students · 3.7 km away
Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students · 3.8 km away
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Shildon · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
329 students · 3.9 km away
Sugar Hill Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students · 4.0 km away
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Green Gates Primary School
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St John's Church of England Academy
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249 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heighington Church of England Primary School a good school?
Heighington Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 72.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #172 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heighington Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Heighington Church of England Primary School ranks #172 of 811 primary schools in North East and #3404 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heighington Church of England Primary School?
Heighington Church of England Primary School had 248 students in 2025.
Is Heighington Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Heighington Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Heighington Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heighington Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.