St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe vs Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, North East | Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #534 of 811 | #786 of 811 |
| National rank | #10720 of 15,697 | #15431 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 162 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 67.9% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.stephensonway.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 8.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 29%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 162.
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe better than Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe ranks higher (37.5 vs 8.0 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe and Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newton Aycliffe and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe: 162. Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe and Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School rank in North East?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe is 534th 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).