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Heighington Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 10/12/2019Ages 3–11256 pupilsChurch of England
Heighington Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newton Aycliffe, within the Darlington local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 256 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/12/2019, Heighington Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Newton Aycliffe can view Heighington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/12/2019
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals11.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-53%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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