St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School vs Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 718 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
147 students
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East | Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #804 of 811 | #786 of 811 |
| National rank | #15656 of 15,697 | #15431 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 147 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 71.5% | 67.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.3% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.stfrancishorndale.org.uk | www.stephensonway.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (8.0 vs 3.7).
- •Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (29% vs 25%).
- •Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 147.
- •St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School better than Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School ranks higher (8.0 vs 3.7 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 St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School and Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School?
About 718 m in a straight line, between Newton Aycliffe and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School: 147. Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School and Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School rank in North East?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is 804th of 811 and Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School is 786th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).