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Heighington Church of England Primary School
Hopelands, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6PH, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.2 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
256
Capacity
266
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 17% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child makes good progress
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed Other2.0%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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54.59721, -1.62004 · DL5 6PH
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN137022
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Heighington Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Heighington Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2019.
Is Heighington Church of England Primary School a good school?
Heighington Church of England Primary School scores 75.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Heighington Church of England Primary School?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Heighington Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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