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Teesdale School and Sixth Form

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMiss Anna Cleckner

corporate_fareNORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST

location_onBarnard Castle, DL12 8HH

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2019

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Students

720

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Attainment 8

49.6

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GCSE Rank

#9 in County Durham

#985 of 3,216 nationally

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Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Barnard Castle, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Teesdale School and Sixth Form is an academy sponsor led in Barnard Castle, County Durham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 691 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6, placing the school #9 in County Durham and #985 of 3,216 nationally. 49.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 48.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

49.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.9%

Entering EBacc63.30%

EBacc APS4.52

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58.50%

EBacc APS4.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS4.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS4.96

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS4.82

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.9

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.3%

Achieving A*–A20.0%

Achieving A*–B48.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate87.9%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate87.90%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 March 2025

Inspection Report

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18 June 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2019-06-18

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2015-01-27

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.9%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 691 pupils. During this period, there were 54 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	691	54	7.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	702	57	8.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	726	75	10.3%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	727	48	6.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	731	69	9.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	712	90	12.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	720	79	11.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	728	59	8.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	696	12	1.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	701	15	2.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	707	15	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	676	10	1.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	677	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	678	11	1.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	628	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	628	8	1.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	626	5	0.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	580	4	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	572	4	0.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	575	13	2.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	551	5	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	550	5	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	552	9	1.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	575	16	2.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	0	28	-	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	0	12	-	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Other Difficulty/Disability 59 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 18 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

40.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

38.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree25%

disagree23%

strongly disagree34%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree14%

agree9%

disagree43%

strongly disagree30%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree11%

agree18%

disagree14%

strongly disagree48%

don't know2%

not applicable7%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes57%

no43%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree8%

disagree36%

strongly disagree56%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree18%

disagree14%

strongly disagree18%

don't know16%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree20%

disagree11%

strongly disagree43%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree16%

agree23%

disagree32%

strongly disagree30%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree11%

agree48%

disagree20%

strongly disagree14%

don't know7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree11%

agree50%

disagree23%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree7%

disagree32%

strongly disagree43%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes30%

no70%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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