The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emily Milward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVane Road Primary School
Primary · 394m away
Woodham Community Technology College
Secondary · 477m away
Woodham Academy
Secondary · 477m away
Sugar Hill Primary School
Primary · 632m away
North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
Independent · 898m away
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society
Special school · 1.0km away
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe is in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5NP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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