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Victoria Lane Academy
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.7 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
172
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 87% nationally. However, the percentages for higher standards at KS2 are relatively low, with only 4% of pupils reaching this level. Overall, while there are strengths in basic attainment, parents may want to consider the opportunities for further academic challenge.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
Asian Indian1.7%
traveller_irish1.7%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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54.66298, -1.62770 · DL14 8NN
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN138555
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Victoria Lane Academy rated by Ofsted?
Victoria Lane Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2024.
Is Victoria Lane Academy a good school?
Victoria Lane Academy scores 16.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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