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Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Tanfield Lea, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9LU, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
351
Capacity
400
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to student development, reflected in a parent satisfaction rate of 100%. While 64% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 2%. Overall, it performs better than 52% of schools nationally, making it a solid choice for families in County Durham.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.4%
White Other2.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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54.88200, -1.71721 · DH9 9LU
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN131545
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Tanfield Lea Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2012.
Is Tanfield Lea Community Primary School a good school?
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Tanfield Lea Community Primary School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Tanfield Lea Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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