The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 25% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
25%
-37.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 90
- Capacity
- 38%
- FSM
- 75.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Lakey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmByerley Park Primary School
Primary · 369m away
Greenfield Academy
Secondary · 495m away
Walworth School
Special school · 527m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 547m away
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Primary · 718m away
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 884m away
Sugar Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School take?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7HB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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