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Victoria Lane Academy

Goodgraded 07/02/2024Ages 3–11172 pupilsNone
Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NN
County Durham

Victoria Lane Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bishop Auckland, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 172 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/02/2024, Victoria Lane Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bishop Auckland can view Victoria Lane Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bishop Auckland (DL14 8NN), Victoria Lane Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 07/02/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence34.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher15.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals54.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)12%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-3%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in Bishop AucklandSee the full area report for DL14 8NN