Victoria Lane Academy
72%
Capacity
172
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Victoria Lane Academy
Victoria Lane Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 172 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Victoria Lane Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heather Whitfield, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3002nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 170 in County Durham.
Victoria Lane Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 16 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Victoria Lane Academy include Sports Hall, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Rounders, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Victoria Lane Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
| Headteacher | Heather Whitfield |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 172 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.6% |
| School Capacity | 172 / 240 (72% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
3002nd of 13,686
Nationally
159th of 677
In North East
38th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
21
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 8NN
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