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Tanfield School

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Tanfield School

Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, DH9 8AY

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Sept 2024

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

Academic picture

57.4school · 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
57.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
39.1%
Basics 9-5
72.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

57.4

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2354.746.4
2023/2450.946.4
2024/2557.446.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.660.00
2023/24+0.830.00
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
52.2%
EBacc APS
4.93
EBacc 9-5
33.3%
EBacc 9-4
42.2%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

North Durham Academy
1.21 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Croft Community School
2.86 km away · Community special school
Good
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
6 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Whickham School
7.18 km away · Academy converter
Good
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
7.55 km away · Secure units

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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