SchoolScoresMill Lane Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Wellington Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1QX
01642 860055 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 May 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
125 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stockton-on-Tees comparisons use the 22 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 24 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 96% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 66 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 40 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 48%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stockton-on-Tees figures pool parents at the Stockton-on-Tees schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
52% — 13 points below the Stockton-on-Tees average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 55% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stockton-on-Tees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 43 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.5% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.9% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.9% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 43rd highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 15% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 76% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 13.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- The Oak Tree Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxbridge Lane Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bede's Catholic Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 exceptional, 5 strong, 1 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bowesfield Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tilery Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehouse Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartburn Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mill Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mill Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 May 2023.
How did Mill Lane Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mill Lane Primary School?
100% of the 125 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mill Lane Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mill Lane Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Mill Lane Primary School as their first choice for 26 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 111539.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.