St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

St Mary's is a school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our excellent relationships with all members of our school community and we believe that pupils achieve their very best when school and home work together in partnership.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs E Millward

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 41 responses • 22.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.6% positive 2.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97.5% positive 2.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

87.8% positive 12.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

87.8% positive 4.9% negative

My child does well at this school

92.7% positive 2.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 41 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

59.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily P Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic school with an amazing community!"

I've been thoroughly impressed with St Mary's since my child started. The teachers are caring and supportive, and the school's values of 'Be ready, be responsible, be respectful' really shine through. My child loves the PE lessons and the annual Turkey Trot event is always a highlight!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie G Unconfirmed

Parent Apr 1, 2022

4.0

"Some positives, but room for improvement"

We've been at St Mary's for a year now, and while my child has made some great friends, I've been a bit disappointed with the communication from the school. The website is great, but it would be helpful to have more regular updates on class activities and upcoming events. That being said, the teachers are lovely, and the school's commitment to Catholic values is clear.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"A wonderful school experience"

As a parent, it was lovely to see my child grow and develop at St Mary's. The school's mission of 'Called by God' really resonated with us, and the staff were always available to offer support. My child particularly enjoyed the Poetry Week celebrations and the Mini Vinnies' Advent projects.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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