St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon vs Victoria Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 74 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
100 students
Victoria Lane Academy
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Bishop Auckland, North East | Victoria Lane Academy Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #438 of 811 | #713 of 811 |
| National rank | #8744 of 15,697 | #14370 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 100 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | 58.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 64.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.victorialaneacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 17.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 46%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Victoria Lane Academy is the larger school with 155 students compared with 100.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon better than Victoria Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon ranks higher (46.7 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon and Victoria Lane Academy?
About 74 m in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon: 100. Victoria Lane Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon and Victoria Lane Academy rank in North East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is 438th of 811 and Victoria Lane Academy is 713th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).