Compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School and Sugar Hill Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Newton Aycliffe; Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Primary) in Newton Aycliffe; Sugar Hill Primary School (Primary) in Newton Aycliffe — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School and Sugar Hill Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and community school type located around Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Sugar Hill Primary School), published Oct 2017. The lowest is 2 (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Dec 2022). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 45–50%, range 30–35%–65–70%; spread across trusts such as BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST and Tudhoe Learning Trust.

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Attribute	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School DL5 7DE	Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School DL5 7DD	Sugar Hill Primary School DL5 5NU
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Community school
Location	Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 7DE	Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 7DD	Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 5NU
Latest Ofsted	2 9 Nov 2022	2 8 Dec 2022	1 17 Oct 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	175	385	468
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	Tudhoe Learning Trust	County Durham (840)
Website	stjosephsna.bhcet.org.uk	www.stephensonway.co.uk	www.sugarhill.durham.sch.uk
Telephone	01325300337	01325300324	01325300334
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

DL5 7DE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 7DE
Ofsted: 2 9 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: stjosephsna.bhcet.org.uk
Telephone: 01325300337

Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

DL5 7DD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 7DD
Ofsted: 2 8 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Tudhoe Learning Trust
Website: www.stephensonway.co.uk
Telephone: 01325300324

Sugar Hill Primary School

DL5 5NU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 5NU
Ofsted: 1 17 Oct 2017
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.sugarhill.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01325300334

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.