St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe is an academy converter in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 183 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

183 / 210 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 April 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NP

Phone

01325300339

Headteacher

Emily Milward

Website

https://stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe is an academy converter in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe have?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe has 183 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe is part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe is located at Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NP.