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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

County Durham, DL5 5NPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#7,130
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 41 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 80% of parents at St Mary's Catholic Primary School would recommend it to others. That's a strong signal, and it's backed up by the school being oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake: 41 families applied for just 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.73. All 15 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so being first choice matters here. On individual questions, the picture is very positive. 98% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. 91% agreed or strongly agreed that their child does well, and 88% felt the school has high expectations. The only area with notable dissent was behaviour: 12% of parents disagreed that the school makes sure pupils are well behaved, though 88% still agreed or strongly agreed. For SEND support, 92% of parents whose children receive it agreed or strongly agreed that the school provides what's needed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCentral Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NP
HeadteacherEmily Milward
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils183
Free School Meals (FSM)42.6%
School Capacity183 / 210 (87% full)

The full report on this school

What 41 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Apr 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketGymnasticsAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.