- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
56 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 427
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
Schools in DL5
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: DL5 is a postcode district in County Durham with 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2412 primary · 5 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All DL5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in DL5
12 in DL5, best first
Heighington Church of England Primary School
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6PH · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
28 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 248
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
38 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.6
Top Secondary Schools in DL5
5 in DL5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
240 first choices, 225 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 1,071
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1633.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
72 first choices, 81 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.2%
- Pupils
- 566
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Nurseries in DL5
7 in DL5, highest Ofsted grade first
St Oswald's Pre-School
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4BG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Aycliffe Day Nursery
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4QZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Haystacks Nursery
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6HP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DL5
1 in DL5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1633.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Special Schools in DL5
4 in DL5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Forest Park School
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6XP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 33
- Pupils per teacher
- –
North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UN · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 60
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UN · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in DL5
2 in DL5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Forest Park School
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6XP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 33
- Pupils per teacher
- –
North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UN · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 60
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good16
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DL5 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DL5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL5 has 24 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in DL5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about DL5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL5?
DL5 has 24 schools, including 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DL5?
The highest-ranked schools in DL5 on Eduscope are Vane Road Primary School, Heighington Church of England Primary School, Byerley Park Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in DL5?
There are 2 independent schools in DL5, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in DL5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in DL5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.