St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
87%
Capacity
183
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Milward, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7130th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 94th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 15 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 80% recommending the school (41 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NP |
| Headteacher | Emily Milward |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 210 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7130th of 13,686
Nationally
378th of 677
In North East
94th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
41 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
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Contact Information
Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe
County Durham, DL5 5NP
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