Victoria Lane Academy

URN: 138555 • Bishop Auckland DL14 8NN

Overview

Name
Victoria Lane Academy
URN
138555
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Heather Whitfield (since 2025)
Telephone
01388603588
Website
Visit
Address
Victoria Lane, Bishop Auckland DL14 8NN

Summary

Victoria Lane Academy is a mixed primary school located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving 172 pupils with a capacity for 240. Established in 1935, the school prides itself on its traditional values and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of community among families from Coundon, Leeholme, and surrounding areas. As part of the Tudhoe Learning Trust, the academy benefits from a collaborative approach to education, enhancing the learning experience for all students.

The school operates from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, with early arrival permitted from 8:30 am. Victoria Lane Academy places a strong emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, offering a free, healthy breakfast through the Magic Breakfast program to ensure children are ready to learn. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all learners, with additional support available for those with special educational needs.

Parents can access important information, including Ofsted reports and performance data, through the school’s website. The academy is committed to transparency and encourages communication with the school office for any further inquiries or document requests.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
240
Pupils
172
Boys
103
Girls
69
FSM %
56.60
Open date
2012-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 172 103 69 240 56.60
2024-09-11 171 103 68 240 56.90
2023-09-11 188 111 77 270 59.50
2022-09-11 188 111 77 270 59.50
2021-09-11 192 108 84 270 50.60
2020-09-11 195 105 90 270 40.40

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