Best 3 Secondary schools in Newton Aycliffe – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: UTC South Durham (Secondary) in Newton Aycliffe; Woodham Academy (Secondary) in Newton Aycliffe; Greenfield Academy (Secondary) in Newton Aycliffe — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares UTC South Durham, Woodham Academy and Greenfield Academy. They are secondary phase and university technical college and academy converter type located around Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (UTC South Durham), published Apr 2024. The lowest is 3 (Greenfield Academy), published Oct 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for UTC South Durham (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 700, combined total ≈ 2,100, typical FSM 40–45%, range 30–35%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as EDEN LEARNING TRUST and Advance Learning Partnership.

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Attribute	UTC South Durham DL5 6AP	Woodham Academy DL5 4AX	Greenfield Academy DL5 7LF
Phase / Type	Secondary • University technical college	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 6AP	Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4AX	Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 7LF
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Apr 2024	2 11 Jun 2018	3 10 Oct 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	600	1100	950
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	County Durham (840)	EDEN LEARNING TRUST	Advance Learning Partnership
Website	www.utcsouthdurham.org	www.woodham.org.uk	greenfieldacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01325430250	01325300328	01325300378
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

UTC South Durham

DL5 6AP

Phase / Type: Secondary • University technical college
Location: Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 6AP
Ofsted: 2 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.utcsouthdurham.org
Telephone: 01325430250

Woodham Academy

DL5 4AX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 4AX
Ofsted: 2 11 Jun 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.woodham.org.uk
Telephone: 01325300328

Greenfield Academy

DL5 7LF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 7LF
Ofsted: 3 10 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Advance Learning Partnership
Website: greenfieldacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01325300378

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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.