Mill Lane Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees

In its own words: "Mill Lane Primary School is committed to providing an inclusive education for all of our pupils. We strive to prepare children to take their place in society and believe that pupils are entitled to an education that is challenging, stimulating, enjoyable and set in a nurturing learning environment."

The school runs after-school care until 4:15pm.

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Mill Lane Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 78% in Stockton-on-Tees and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 55% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Mill Lane Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Mill Lane Primary School are The Oak Tree Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); Oxbridge Lane Primary School (0.5 miles); St Bede's Catholic Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 92% maths); and Bowesfield Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 60% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Mill Lane Primary School.

125 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mill Lane Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 96% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (95%).

45.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 59.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (29%), White British (28%) and Black (14%).

In 2026, 82 pupils (32.5%) received SEN support and 17 (6.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Mill Lane Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Stockton Rail Station, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stockton Rail Station (b), 260 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Mill Lane Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 807 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Stockton-on-Tees (204), as is usual near a town centre.

Mill Lane Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Mill Lane Primary School are North Shore Academy (0.8 miles), The Grangefield Academy (0.9 miles), Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy (1.2 miles) and Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy (1.4 miles).