The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 23.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr K F G Pavey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Vane Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Primary · 394m away
Woodham Community Technology College
Secondary · 499m away
Woodham Academy
Secondary · 499m away
North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
Independent · 506m away
Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society
Special school · 645m away
Sugar Hill Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Vane Road Primary School?
Vane Road Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vane Road Primary School take?
Vane Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Vane Road Primary School?
Vane Road Primary School is in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5RH, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vane Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Vane Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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