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Teesdale School and Sixth Form

Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.3%
Basics 9-5
49.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2352.146.4
2023/2453.446.4
2024/2549.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.210.00
2023/24+0.270.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
63.3%
EBacc APS
4.51
EBacc 9-5
25.8%
EBacc 9-4
39.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.14
A*-A Grades
20.0%
A*-B Grades
48.0%
AAB+ %
11.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 37 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Barnard Castle School
0.97 km away · Other independent school
Staindrop Academy
7.17 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Highcroft School
9.74 km away · Other independent special school

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About Teesdale School and Sixth Form

Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 155 responses), 59% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. The school has around 691 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Teesdale School and Sixth Form, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Teesdale School and Sixth Form

What is Teesdale School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 155 responses): 59% of parents would recommend Teesdale School and Sixth Form.
What are Teesdale School and Sixth Form's latest exam results?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Teesdale School and Sixth Form located?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham (DL12 8HH).
How many pupils attend Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form has around 691 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Teesdale School and Sixth Form with other schools?
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