Schools in Newton Aycliffe
17 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC South Durham University technical college | Good (2024) · previous system | 14–19 | — |
| Woodham Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Greenfield Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2019) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (10)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byerley Park Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Heighington Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery Academy converter | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sugar Hill Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Vane Road Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Forest Park School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–17 | — |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 3–19 | — |
| Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.