Heighington Church of England Primary School vs UTC South Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.7 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
UTC South Durham
Newton Aycliffe · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
421 students
| Measure | Heighington Church of England Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East | UTC South Durham Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #172 of 811 | #139 of 185 |
| National rank | #3404 of 15,697 | #3077 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 248 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Newton Aycliffe | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.heighingtonceprimary.org.uk/ | www.utcsouthdurham.org |
The verdict
- •Heighington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 27.8).
- •UTC South Durham is the larger school with 421 students compared with 248.
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 UTC South Durham?
On the Success Index (England), Heighington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 27.8 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 UTC South Durham?
About 2.7 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. UTC South Durham: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heighington Church of England Primary School and UTC South Durham rank in North East?
Heighington Church of England Primary School is 172nd of 811 and UTC South Durham is 139th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).