Tanfield School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Tanfield Lea Road, DH9 8AY |
| School Website | tanfieldschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1207232881 |
| URN | 147894 |
School Census
| Total | 701 |
| Girls/Boys | 326/375 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.5%/53.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 230 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 05/02/2019 | Inadequate |
| 09/11/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2024 | School inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 43.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.41 |
| Progress 8 | 0.83 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | 42% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.66 |
| Progress 8 | 0.67 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.29 |
| Progress 8 | 0.4 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.61% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 424 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 180 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 328 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 157 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
Nearby Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Front Street, , DH9 0NP
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tanfield Lea, , DH9 9LU