The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 256
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carly Stonier (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hopelands, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6PH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Heighington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heighington Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heighington Church of England Primary School?
Heighington Church of England Primary School currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heighington Church of England Primary School take?
Heighington Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heighington Church of England Primary School?
Heighington Church of England Primary School is in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6PH, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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