The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Paula O'Rourke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Sheraton Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Primary · 632m away
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 816m away
Vane Road Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Primary · 957m away
Woodham Community Technology College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Woodham Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sugar Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sugar Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sugar Hill Primary School?
Sugar Hill Primary School currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sugar Hill Primary School take?
Sugar Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sugar Hill Primary School?
Sugar Hill Primary School is in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5NU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sugar Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sugar Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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