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Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DD, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
316
Capacity
385
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, particularly excelling in English and maths, where it ranks in the top 98% nationally for expected standards. However, the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is notably low at just 2%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students beyond the expected levels. Overall, the school serves a decent number of pupils and is rated better than 9% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2022Quality 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%. | 29% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
Black African6.3%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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54.61973, -1.58412 · DL5 7DD
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN138556
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stephensonway.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2022.
Is Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School a good school?
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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