The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- 48% 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 48.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Dipple (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Humphrey Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 338m away
Walworth School
Special school · 719m away
Sugar Hill Primary School
Primary · 816m away
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
Primary · 884m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Primary · 1.0km away
Byerley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Greenfield Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery?
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery take?
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery?
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery is in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4EX, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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