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Vane Road Primary School

County Durham, DL5 5RHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2017
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2324 of 13,686 nationally

About Vane Road Primary School

Vane Road Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in County Durham, serving children from age 3 to 11. With 414 pupils on roll against a capacity of 440, the school is operating close to its maximum, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 131 applications for 59 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.22 applicants per place. Of those, 58 were first-preference offers, suggesting strong local confidence. The school’s intake reflects a higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 23.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23.8% and a County Durham context where many schools serve similar demographics. The school has a nursery provision, which feeds into the main school, and its religious character is listed as ‘does not apply’, making it a non-denominational option for families across the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVane Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5RH
HeadteacherK F G Pavey
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils414
Free School Meals (FSM)23.7%
School Capacity414 / 440 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2017
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersTennisFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubArt ClubFilm ClubGardeningCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vane Road Primary School

Vane Road Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.