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Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

County Durham, DL5 7DDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
29%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
1.0×
First choices did not exceed offers made
26 1st-choice / 27 offers made
Ranking
#13,332
of 13,686 nationally

About Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School is a state-funded primary school in County Durham, North East, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 285 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 385.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (18 Oct 2022). 29% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 26 first-preference applications and 27 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressStephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DD
HeadteacherMrs Kim Bushby
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils285
Free School Meals (FSM)64.2%
School Capacity285 / 385 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.