Mill Lane Primary School vs The Oak Tree Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 756 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Lane Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
The Oak Tree Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Mill Lane Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | The Oak Tree Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #738 of 811 | #274 of 811 |
| National rank | #14706 of 15,697 | #5531 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 252 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 76.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 50.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.milllane.org.uk | ota.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Oak Tree Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 14.9).
- •The Oak Tree Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 52%).
- •The Oak Tree Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Mill Lane Primary School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 216.
- •Mill Lane Primary School is a local authority school while The Oak Tree Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mill Lane Primary School better than The Oak Tree Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Oak Tree Academy ranks higher (61.6 vs 14.9 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 Mill Lane Primary School and The Oak Tree Academy?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mill Lane Primary School: 252. The Oak Tree Academy: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mill Lane Primary School and The Oak Tree Academy rank in North East?
Mill Lane Primary School is 738th of 811 and The Oak Tree Academy is 274th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).