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Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.8 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
691
Capacity
968
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 31% nationally. A notable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 66% go on to university, including 34% to top-third institutions. However, parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 59% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.6 | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 63% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 38 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (155 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child feels safe
76%
School has high expectations
70%
My child is happy
69%
My child makes good progress
67%
Good range of subjects
66%
Behaviour is good
62%
I'd recommend this school
59%
Progress is communicated
52%
School supports development
44%
School responds to concerns
40%
School keeps me informed
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.1%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.55040, -1.91285 · DL12 8HH
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN144496
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.teesdaleschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Teesdale School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2019.
Is Teesdale School and Sixth Form a good school?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form scores 76.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
Based on 155 Ofsted Parent View responses, Teesdale School and Sixth Form receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Teesdale School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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