What did Ofsted judge St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has 147 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School take?

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School located?

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is located in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7HB, County Durham.

How do I apply to St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School for 2024-25 (Year 3): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.4% of pupils at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2024-25 (Year 3), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has 147 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School take?: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School located?: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is located in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7HB, County Durham.
How do I apply to St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School for 2024-25 (Year 3): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.4% of pupils at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2024-25 (Year 3), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School, year by year →

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has 147 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School take?: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School located?: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is located in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7HB, County Durham.
How do I apply to St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School for 2024-25 (Year 3): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.4% of pupils at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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