Question 1

What schools serve Newton Aycliffe?

Accepted Answer

There are 17 schools in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham — including Byerley Park Primary School, Sugar Hill Primary School, St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School, Walworth School, Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Newton Aycliffe?

Accepted Answer

Newton Aycliffe has 10 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. There are also 4 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Newton Aycliffe?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Newton Aycliffe, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Newton Aycliffe schools are set by County Durham and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the County Durham admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Newton Aycliffe?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Newton Aycliffe are set by County Durham as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Newton Aycliffe

Primary Schools in Newton Aycliffe (10)

Byerley Park Primary School

Sugar Hill Primary School

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School

Heighington Church of England Primary School

Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery

Vane Road Primary School

Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School

Secondary Schools in Newton Aycliffe (3)

Woodham Academy

UTC South Durham

Greenfield Academy

Other Schools in Newton Aycliffe (4)

Walworth School

Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society

North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School

Forest Park School