Hopelands, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham DL5 6PH
10 simple reasons to choose Heighington Church of England Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Heighington, Newton Aycliffe.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Heighington Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Newton Aycliffe and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 27.6 pupils per class and 23.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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