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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.3 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
183
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 8 April 2025Quality 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of subjects
85%
School supports development
83%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other4.4%
Other3.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black African2.2%
Asian Other1.6%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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54.62306, -1.56553 · DL5 5NP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149059
School typeAcademy converter
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2025.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe scores 56.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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