SecondaryData as of May 2026

Tanfield School

Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, DH9 8AY

A Inadequate-rated secondary school in Stanley.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

702

Ages

11-16

FSM

32.2%

Attainment 8

57.4

Ofsted

Inadequate

Sept 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

57.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

39.1%

Basics 9-5

72.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

52.2%

EBacc APS

4.93

EBacc 9-5

33.3%

EBacc 9-4

42.2%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Tanfield School

Tanfield School is a secondary school in Stanley, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 69 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.4. The school has around 702 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, DH9 8AY | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Tanfield School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Feb 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Tanfield School

What is Tanfield School's Ofsted rating?

Tanfield School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Tanfield School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 69 responses): 94% of parents would recommend Tanfield School.

What are Tanfield School's latest exam results?

Tanfield School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Tanfield School located?

Tanfield School is a secondary school in Stanley, County Durham (DH9 8AY).

How many pupils attend Tanfield School?

Tanfield School has around 702 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Tanfield School with other schools?

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