How many pupils does Victoria Lane Academy have?

Victoria Lane Academy has 172 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Victoria Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?

Victoria Lane Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2024).

How does Victoria Lane Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

46% of pupils at Victoria Lane Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Victoria Lane Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Victoria Lane Academy is part of TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Victoria Lane Academy?

Victoria Lane Academy is located at Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN.

Victoria Lane Academy

Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN

Good

Inspected 7 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

46%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

172

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Victoria Lane Academy

Victoria Lane Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 172 pupils on roll. It is part of TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 54.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 172 / 240 (72%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

54.2%

Free school meals

4.5%

EAL

4.1%

SEN support

25%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

46%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

9.2%

Overall absence

24.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.61

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

19.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.3 vs 2023/24

7.46

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

£50,528

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↑ +£954 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,959

Spend per pupil

£8,396

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Phone: 01388603588
Head Teacher: Heather Whitfield
Website: https://www.victorialaneacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Victoria Lane Academy?: Victoria Lane Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Victoria Lane Academy have?: Victoria Lane Academy has 172 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Victoria Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?: Victoria Lane Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2024).
How does Victoria Lane Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 46% of pupils at Victoria Lane Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Victoria Lane Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Victoria Lane Academy is part of TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Victoria Lane Academy?: Victoria Lane Academy is located at Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN.

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