Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Stephenson Way Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 7DD |
| Phone | 01325300324 |
| Reference Number | 138556 |
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains of education. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to have positive attitudes towards their learning and each other, leading to good behaviour and mutual respect. The leaders prioritize a broad curriculum and have made efforts to address the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can fully engage with the learning provided. The school has been part of the Tudhoe Learning Trust since 2012, and this supportive context has contributed to its progress in providing a nurturing educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 316 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.75%
Girls: 45.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 68.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 13 | 34 |
| 2 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| 3 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| 4 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 5 | 31 | 20 | 51 |
| 6 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.1% |
| African | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 30 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations set by staff lead to good behaviour among pupils.
- Positive relationships built on respect between staff and pupils.
- Broad and balanced curriculum that engages pupils through varied learning experiences.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring access to the full curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on reading with a systematic phonics program.
- Early years provision that prepares children well for Year 1.
- Strong culture of safeguarding, ensuring pupil safety and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development in some subjects like history and science is less clear.
- Inconsistent approaches to assessment across different subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 100 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | -4.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Garburn Place, Durham, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DE |
0.14 miles |
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Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Humphrey Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4EX |
0.17 miles |
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St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7HB |
0.45 miles |
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Walworth School
Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LP |
0.45 miles |
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Sugar Hill Primary School
Sheraton Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NU |
0.59 miles |
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Byerley Park Primary School
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LE |
0.63 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NP |
0.78 miles |
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Vane Road Primary School
Vane Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5RH |
1.01 miles |
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Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School
North Terrace, Aycliffe Village, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6LG |
1.74 miles |
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Heighington Church of England Primary School
Hopelands, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6PH |
2.12 miles |
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St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Jubilee Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2EQ |
2.39 miles |
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Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Byerley Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1HN |
2.68 miles |
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Thornhill Primary School
Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1ES |
2.96 miles |
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Chilton Academy
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2.96 miles |
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Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Gibson Street, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8DY |
3.31 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
3.41 miles |
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Victoria Lane Academy
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
3.46 miles |
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Kirk Merrington Primary School
South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB |
3.78 miles |
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St Andrew's Academy
St Andrew's Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6RY |
3.98 miles |
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Cockton Hill Junior School
McIntyre Terrace, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW |
4.27 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Greenfield Academy
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LF |
0.68 miles |
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Woodham Academy
Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4AX |
1 miles |
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Forest Park School
Durham Way South, Newton Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6XP |
1.31 miles |
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North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
Cedar Drive, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6UN |
1.32 miles |
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UTC South Durham
Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6AP |
1.66 miles |
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Oakwood Learning Centre
NEW BIGGIN LANE, HEIGHINGTON, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 2UH |
3.21 miles |
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Aycliffe Secure Centre
Care of: Durham County Council, Ferryhill, DL17 0SD |
3.46 miles |
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Pear Tree School
Toy Top Farm, Houghton Bank, Heighington, DARLINGTON, County Durham, DL2 2UQ |
3.62 miles |
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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ |
4.45 miles |
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Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW |
4.47 miles |
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St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT |
4.78 miles |
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Bishop Barrington Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LA |
4.79 miles |
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Bishop Auckland College
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JZ |
4.93 miles |