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St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School

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St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School

Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7HB

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
90
Ages
3-11
FSM
75.6%
Capacity
236
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2015

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
42.0%
Writing
75.0%
Maths
33.0%
RWM Combined
25.0%

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About St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is a primary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 25% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 90 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7HB | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2022 — Good (predecessor: Horndale Infants' School)
  3. Feb 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Horndale Infants' School)
  4. Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School

What is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's latest exam results?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 25% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School located?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is a primary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham (DL5 7HB).
How many pupils attend St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has around 90 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School with other schools?
View St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.