Schools in Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe has 14 schools: 11 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 71% of the 14 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Woodham Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (50.5 in 2026). Among primary schools, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (84% in 2025).
- 16 schools
- 3 secondary
- 11 primary
Secondary Schools in Newton Aycliffe
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodham Academy | Good | 50.5 (2026) | +0.09 (2024) | 1,071 |
| 2 | Greenfield Academy | Requires Improvement | 37.7 (2026) | -0.50 (2024) | 566 |
| 3 | UTC South Durham | Good | 33.4 (2026) | -0.99 (2024) | 421 |
Primary Schools in Newton Aycliffe
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Good | 84% (2025) | 150 |
| 2 | Byerley Park Primary School | Expected standard | 73% (2025) | 207 |
| 3 | Vane Road Primary School | Expected standard | 72% (2025) | 427 |
| 4 | Heighington Church of England Primary School | Good | 69% (2025) | 248 |
| 5 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe | Good | 66% (2025) | 162 |
| 6 | Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery | Needs attention | 58% (2025) | 222 |
| 7 | Sugar Hill Primary School | Good | 52% (2025) | 448 |
| 8 | Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School | Good | 29% (2025) | 285 |
| 9 | St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School | Good | 25% (2025) | 147 |
| 10 | Walworth School | Good | 0% (2025) | 90 |
| 11 | Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School | Good | – | 179 |