Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School
74%
Capacity
169
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School
Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 169 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lyn Adamson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 29 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Cricket, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | North Terrace, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6LG |
| Headteacher | Lyn Adamson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.6% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 227 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Terrace, Newton Aycliffe
County Durham, DL5 6LG
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