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Heighington Church of England Primary School

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Heighington Church of England Primary School

Hopelands, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6PH

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Church of England
Pupils
256
Ages
3-11
FSM
10.5%
Capacity
266
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2019

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
81.0%
Writing
83.0%
Maths
83.0%
RWM Combined
69.0%

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About Heighington Church of England Primary School

Heighington Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Newton Aycliffe, Darlington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 256 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hopelands, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6PH | More schools in Darlington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Heighington Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2019 — Good
  3. May 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Heighington Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Heighington Church of England Primary School

What is Heighington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heighington Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Heighington Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?
Heighington Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Heighington Church of England Primary School located?
Heighington Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Newton Aycliffe, Darlington (DL5 6PH).
How many pupils attend Heighington Church of England Primary School?
Heighington Church of England Primary School has around 256 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Heighington Church of England Primary School with other schools?
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