The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 56.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Heather Whitfield
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Victoria Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Victoria Lane Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Victoria Lane Academy?
Victoria Lane Academy currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Victoria Lane Academy take?
Victoria Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Victoria Lane Academy?
Victoria Lane Academy is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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