Academy · Darlington

Heighington Church of England Primary School

Primary
Ages 3–11
Church of England

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Darlington council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3–11
Pupils: 248 (capacity 266)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Durham
Academy trust: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Phone: 01325300326
Address: Hopelands, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6PH
Website: heighingtonceprimary.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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