State School
#29 in Best Primary Schools in Durham
Sugar Hill Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Sugar Hill Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
Sugar Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Great Aycliffe DL5 5NU
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: High expectations and well-established routines ensure children make excellent progress in foundational skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve highly due to an inviting curriculum and wide-ranging extra-curricular activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in teachers鈥� use of assessment information, particularly in lower Key Stage 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong improvements in pupils鈥� reading and writing in all year groups.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra activities, including small-group work, help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� attitudes to learning are superb, and their behaviour is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Improved, careful and targeted support has resulted in significant improvement in progress and attendance.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare; pupils feel safe and trust adults in the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The atmosphere in classrooms is calm and joyful, promoting pupils鈥� well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the detailed information they receive about their children鈥檚 learning.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to be actively engaged in supporting their children鈥檚 learning through various workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of exciting activities and after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants work as a dynamic and enthusiastic team.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality training helps improve teachers' skills, ensuring pupils achieve their best.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency in planning activities that move pupils on swiftly in lower Key Stage 1.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check the quality of learning rigorously and identify actions to improve weaker practice.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Sugar Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 464 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Sugar Hill Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Sugar Hill Primary School
Please get in touch with our school's office, which is run by Mrs. Sharon Walker, if you have any questions.
The office staff will be pleased to give you the details you require, or they may direct you to another employee who can address your question.
Outstanding effectiveness in management and leadership.
Outstanding student outcomes.
"Extremely good ties between staff and students guarantee that students love learning and are safe.
Let me start by extending a warm welcome to Sugar Hill.
I am honoured that you are considering making us your primary school of choice.
At Sugar Hill, we want to make sure that every child outperforms their potential in all areas of the curriculum and beyond.
Every kid is cherished for who they are and for their unique talents, whatever they may be, in our warm and nurturing environment.
We truly think that creating a strong partnership between home and school will help us achieve this goal.
Basic skills are an essential component of our curriculum, but they are taught in a well-planned, creative way to keep learning engaging and enjoyable for the kids.
In addition to after-school and lunchtime clubs, we provide a very broad range of extracurricular activities that complement our curriculum.
Working at Sugar Hill is a really unique experience for both teachers and students.
The website is updated frequently to share the teachings and activities the kids participate in, and it is jam-packed with details and images about Sugar Hill.
Children can study creatively and confidently in our welcome, vibrant school.
provide educational opportunities that are pertinent to the children's lives and experiences.
As a result, the kids in Sugar Hill look forward to going to school and are eager to study.
They have the abilities required to develop into self-assured, independent learners.
Both instructors and children find Sugar Hill to be a really wonderful place to work, where kids treat each other and all adults with respect at all times.
Independent thinkers who possess the information, abilities, and positive attitudes necessary to succeed in every part of school life.
the capacity to honour everyone's accomplishments, whether they be artistic, athletic, or scholarly.
a solid cooperation with parents and other carers to help the kids achieve their goals.
Read more
The office staff will be pleased to give you the details you require, or they may direct you to another employee who can address your question.
Outstanding effectiveness in management and leadership.
Outstanding student outcomes.
"Extremely good ties between staff and students guarantee that students love learning and are safe.
Let me start by extending a warm welcome to Sugar Hill.
I am honoured that you are considering making us your primary school of choice.
At Sugar Hill, we want to make sure that every child outperforms their potential in all areas of the curriculum and beyond.
Every kid is cherished for who they are and for their unique talents, whatever they may be, in our warm and nurturing environment.
We truly think that creating a strong partnership between home and school will help us achieve this goal.
Basic skills are an essential component of our curriculum, but they are taught in a well-planned, creative way to keep learning engaging and enjoyable for the kids.
In addition to after-school and lunchtime clubs, we provide a very broad range of extracurricular activities that complement our curriculum.
Working at Sugar Hill is a really unique experience for both teachers and students.
The website is updated frequently to share the teachings and activities the kids participate in, and it is jam-packed with details and images about Sugar Hill.
Children can study creatively and confidently in our welcome, vibrant school.
provide educational opportunities that are pertinent to the children's lives and experiences.
As a result, the kids in Sugar Hill look forward to going to school and are eager to study.
They have the abilities required to develop into self-assured, independent learners.
Both instructors and children find Sugar Hill to be a really wonderful place to work, where kids treat each other and all adults with respect at all times.
Independent thinkers who possess the information, abilities, and positive attitudes necessary to succeed in every part of school life.
the capacity to honour everyone's accomplishments, whether they be artistic, athletic, or scholarly.
a solid cooperation with parents and other carers to help the kids achieve their goals.
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
|
B-
|
A-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 25.8 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.35% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% 4 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 8 | 10.1% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 4 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 3 | 10.1% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.6 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.42% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
Best Schools 2025
Sugar Hill Primary School Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sugar Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1