Heighington Church of England Primary School

About Heighington Church of England Primary School

Heighington Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Newton Aycliffe, Darlington, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 256 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 December 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Darlington →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

256 / 266 (96%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 December 2019

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

Hopelands, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington, DL5 6PH

Phone

01325300326

Headteacher

Carly Stonier

Website

https://www.heighingtonceprimary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heighington Church of England Primary School?

Heighington Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Newton Aycliffe, Darlington, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Heighington Church of England Primary School have?

Heighington Church of England Primary School has 256 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Heighington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Heighington Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 December 2019).

How does Heighington Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Heighington Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Heighington Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Heighington Church of England Primary School is part of DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Heighington Church of England Primary School?

Heighington Church of England Primary School is located at Hopelands, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington, DL5 6PH.