Victoria Lane Academy Catchment Area
Victoria Lane Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 172 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
172
Pupils
240
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Victoria Lane Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Victoria Lane Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Victoria Lane Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NN
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 56.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138555
Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland
If Victoria Lane Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.
Hamsterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3QF
Tow Law Millennium Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 4LF
Frosterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 2SN
St John's Chapel Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1QH
Wearhead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1BN
Wolsingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3ET
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Frequently Asked Questions — Victoria Lane Academy
Is Victoria Lane Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Victoria Lane Academy has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 172 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Victoria Lane Academy? ▾
Admission to Victoria Lane Academy is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Victoria Lane Academy cover? ▾
Victoria Lane Academy is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Victoria Lane Academy? ▾
Victoria Lane Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.