Best 3 Primary schools in Bishop Auckland – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Witton-le-Wear Primary School (Primary) in Bishop Auckland; Woodland Primary School-The Dales Partnership Federation (Primary) in Bishop Auckland; Victoria Lane Academy (Primary) in Bishop Auckland — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Witton-le-Wear Primary School, Woodland Primary School-The Dales Partnership Federation and Victoria Lane Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter, community school and academy sponsor led type located around Bishop Auckland, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Witton-le-Wear Primary School), published May 2013. The lowest is 2 (Woodland Primary School-The Dales Partnership Federation), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Woodland Primary School-The Dales Partnership Federation (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as Advance Learning Partnership and Tudhoe Learning Trust.

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Attribute	Witton-le-Wear Primary School DL14 0BG	Woodland Primary School-The Dales Partnership Federation DL13 5RF	Victoria Lane Academy DL14 8NN
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 0BG	Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 5RF	Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NN
Latest Ofsted	1 20 May 2013	2 15 May 2024	2 17 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	100	42	240
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Advance Learning Partnership	County Durham (840)	Tudhoe Learning Trust
Website	witton-le-wearprimary.org.uk	thedalespartnership.co.uk	www.victorialaneacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01388488350	01388718271	01388603588
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Witton-le-Wear Primary School

DL14 0BG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 0BG
Ofsted: 1 20 May 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Advance Learning Partnership
Website: witton-le-wearprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01388488350

Woodland Primary School-The Dales Partnership Federation

DL13 5RF

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 5RF
Ofsted: 2 15 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: thedalespartnership.co.uk
Telephone: 01388718271

Victoria Lane Academy

DL14 8NN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 8NN
Ofsted: 2 17 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Tudhoe Learning Trust
Website: www.victorialaneacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01388603588

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.