Schools near DL5
The DL5 postcode district, in and around Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Within 2 miles of its middle there are 9 state primary schools; within 5 miles, 8 state secondary schools.
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The middle of DL5 is the average position of the 13 schools and nurseries we hold in it.
State primary schools near DL5
9 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of DL5, ranked by what matters to you.
Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 7% in England · 0.40 miles
How it scored 75
- Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points
Top 7% of 14,817 state schools in England: 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters16 of 20 points
0.40 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Hampshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little0 of 10 points
Classes average 34.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.79 miles
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points
Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, April 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.1 of 20 points
0.79 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 10.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points
Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 2.72 miles in 2026 · results: top 6% in England · absence 4.9% (similar schools 4.6%)
How it scored 65
- Resultsmatters19 of 20 points
Top 6% of 14,817 state schools in England: 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.2 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.72 miles away; this school is 1.48 miles from the middle of DL5, closer than that. Durham County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.3 of 10 points
Classes average 25.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 63of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.49 miles · Ofsted: Good (2025)
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points
Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.1 of 20 points
0.49 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.3 of 10 points
Classes average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 63of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 29% in England · 0.99 miles
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points
Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.1 of 20 points
0.99 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Hampshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.1 of 10 points
Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 62of 100
Places reached 1.05 miles in 2026 · results: top 26% in England · 0.87 miles
How it scored 62
- Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points
Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.3 of 20 points
0.87 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.05 miles away; this school is 0.87 miles from the middle of DL5, closer than that. Durham County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points
Classes average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 0.66 miles
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters0.2 of 20 points
Better than 1% of 14,817 state schools in England: 25% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.4 of 20 points
0.66 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 35.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.4 of 10 points
Classes average 20.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.35 miles · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points
Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, December 2021: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.5 of 20 points
0.35 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 12.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.9 of 10 points
Classes average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.26 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters0.4 of 20 points
Better than 2% of 14,817 state schools in England: 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.4 of 20 points
0.26 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Hampshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little0.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 16.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points
Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near DL5
8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DL5, ranked by what matters to you.
- 75of 100
Places reached 1.74 miles in 2026 · 1.1 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)
How it scored 75
- Resultsmatters11.3 of 20 points
Top 44% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.09 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.8 of 20 points
1.1 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.74 miles away; this school is 1.06 miles from the middle of DL5, closer than that. 30 applicants were refused a place. Hampshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 13.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points
Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 66of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.4 miles
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters0.4 of 20 points
Better than 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.99 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.4 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Hampshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 6.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 18.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 58of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.82 miles · classes of 20 on average
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters3 of 20 points
Better than 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.50 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, September 2019: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.7 of 20 points
0.82 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 13.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 26.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 56of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters5.9 of 20 points
Better than 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.27 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, June 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters0 of 20 points
5.0 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Hampshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 11.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 6.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.1 of 10 points
Classes average 21.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 5.52 miles in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 18 on average
How it scored 55
- Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points
Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.3 of 20 points
4.7 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 5.52 miles away; this school is 4.68 miles from the middle of DL5, closer than that. Durham County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 11.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 17.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 52of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · classes of 23 on average
How it scored 52
- Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points
Better than 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.2 of 20 points
4.7 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 35.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points
Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 48of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 24 on average
How it scored 48
- Resultsmatters3.4 of 20 points
Better than 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.47 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.7 of 20 points
4.8 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 40.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points
Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 39% in England · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 47
- Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points
Top 39% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.16 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.1 of 20 points
5.0 miles from the middle of DL5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 203 of 210. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 11.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points
Classes average 20.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
How the ranking works
Each school gets a score out of 100. Every factor you care about scores the school from 0 to 1 on a published figure, and counts in proportion to how much you said it matters. The points under each school add up to its score.
- Results. Where the school's newest result sits among every state school in England with a result that year: the top 1% scores 1 and the lowest 0. Primary: pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11. Secondary: Progress 8 (the newest is 2023/24) or Attainment 8.
- Ofsted. Outstanding or exceptional 1; good, strong or ISI standards met 0.75; expected standard 0.5; requires improvement or needs attention 0.25; inadequate, urgent improvement or standards not met 0. A report card is scored by its lowest area.
- Distance. 1 at the school gate, falling to 0 at the furthest you said you would travel, as the crow flies.
- Getting in. What the newest figures we hold show happened, never a forecast: 1 if nobody was refused, or if the school is no further away than the last place offered, falling to 0 at twice that distance. Where we hold only DfE's applications figures: 1 if every family that put it first was offered a place, 0.25 if not. Councils measure distance their own way, often by walking route, and siblings, faith or a catchment can come before distance.
- Attendance and behaviour. Absence and suspensions against schools with a similar intake: the same as them scores 0.5, better scores more.
- Class size. 1 for classes of 20, 0 for 32.
A figure we do not hold counts at the middle, 0.5, and the school's reasons say so. Ties go to the nearer school. Special schools and colleges are not listed.
Sources: DfE school performance tables; Ofsted and the Independent Schools Inspectorate; councils' offer-day figures; DfE applications and offers; DfE pupil absence, suspensions and class sizes; DfE Get Information about Schools.
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