Heighington Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heighington Church of England Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
150 students
| Measure | Heighington Church of England Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #172 of 811 | #365 of 811 |
| National rank | #3404 of 15,697 | #7302 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 248 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newton Aycliffe | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.heighingtonceprimary.org.uk/ | stjosephsna.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heighington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 53.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 69%).
- •Heighington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Heighington Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 150.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heighington Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heighington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 53.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heighington Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Newton Aycliffe and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heighington Church of England Primary School: 248. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heighington Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Heighington Church of England Primary School is 172nd of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 365th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).