Deaf Hill Primary School vs Victoria Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deaf Hill Primary School
Trimdon Station · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
154 students
Victoria Lane Academy
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
| Measure | Deaf Hill Primary School Trimdon Station, North East | Victoria Lane Academy Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #441 of 811 | #713 of 811 |
| National rank | #8910 of 15,697 | #14370 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 154 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 58.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 64.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Trimdon Station | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | deafhill.adastraschools.org | www.victorialaneacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Deaf Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 17.5).
- •Deaf Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 46%).
- •Deaf Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Victoria Lane Academy is the larger school with 155 students compared with 154.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deaf Hill Primary School better than Victoria Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Deaf Hill Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 17.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deaf Hill Primary School and Victoria Lane Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Trimdon Station and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deaf Hill Primary School: 154. Victoria Lane Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deaf Hill Primary School and Victoria Lane Academy rank in North East?
Deaf Hill Primary School is 441st of 811 and Victoria Lane Academy is 713th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).