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Tanfield School
Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.0 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
702
Capacity
690
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 57.5 | Top 11% 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%. | 86% | Top 10% 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%. | 72% | Top 8% 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%. | 52% | Top 18% 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%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School has high expectations
100%
School keeps me informed
99%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
School supports development
90%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.9%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.1%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.87720, -1.70681 · DH9 8AY
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN147894
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitetanfieldschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Tanfield School rated by Ofsted?
Tanfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Tanfield School a good school?
Tanfield School scores 89.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Tanfield School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Tanfield School in GCSEs?
Tanfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.5. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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